EN: Use 'Please' + 'Verb' to make a polite request or command.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "Please" + kata kerja untuk membuat permintaan atau arahan yang sopan.
Please stand up.
Sila berdiri.
EN: In a job interview, it is polite to wait for the interviewer to invite you to sit down before taking a seat.
EN: The phrase 'Nice to meet you' is a fixed expression used when meeting someone for the first time. It is a shortened version of 'It is nice to meet you'.
Bahasa Melayu: Ungkapan "Nice to meet you" ialah frasa tetap yang digunakan apabila bertemu seseorang buat kali pertama. Ungkapan ini merupakan bentuk singkatan bagi "It is nice to meet you".
Nice to meet you, Sarah.
Gembira bertemu dengan anda, Sarah.
EN: In Western business culture, 'Nice to meet you' is standard for first-time meetings. If you meet the person again, you should say 'Nice to see you again' instead.
EN: Use 'too' at the end of a sentence to mean 'also' or 'as well'. It is common in polite responses.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "too" di hujung ayat yang membawa maksud "juga". Kata ini sangat biasa digunakan dalam jawapan yang sopan.
I am happy too.
Saya pun gembira juga.
EN: In professional settings, repeating the phrase with 'too' is the most polite and standard way to acknowledge a first meeting.
EN: This is an imperative sentence used to give a command or make a request. It starts with a verb and the subject 'you' is hidden.
Bahasa Melayu: Ini ialah kata perintah yang digunakan untuk memberikan arahan atau membuat permintaan. Ayat ini bermula dengan kata kerja, dan kata ganti nama "anda" diabaikan.
Tell me your name.
Beritahu saya nama anda.
EN: In a job interview, this is a very common open-ended question. It is an invitation for you to highlight your professional background rather than just listing your hobbies.
EN: Use 'work in' followed by a field or industry to describe your general area of employment.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "work in" yang diikuti sesuatu bidang atau industri untuk menceritakan skop umum bidang pekerjaan anda.
I work in education.
Saya bekerja dalam bidang pendidikan.
EN: In English-speaking job interviews, 'technology' is a broad term often used to refer to the IT, software, or hardware industries.
EN: Use 'I am a/an [job title]' to tell someone your profession or role.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "I am a/an [job title]" untuk memberitahu orang lain tentang profesion atau peranan anda.
I am a teacher.
Saya seorang guru.
EN: In the tech industry, 'tech lead' is a common short form for 'technical lead', referring to a person who manages a team's technical direction.
EN: Use 'I have + [number] + years of experience' to talk about your work history.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "I have + [nombor] + years of experience" untuk menerangkan sejarah perkhidmatan atau pengalaman kerja anda.
I have three years of experience.
Saya mempunyai pengalaman selama tiga tahun.
EN: In job interviews, stating your years of experience clearly is a standard way to establish your professional background.
EN: Use 'That is' + adjective to give a positive reaction or feedback to what someone just said.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "That is" yang diikuti kata sifat untuk memberikan maklum balas atau reaksi positif terhadap apa-apa yang baru disampaikan oleh seseorang.
That is very interesting.
Itu sangat menarik.
EN: In Western business culture, interviewers often use positive reinforcement like 'That is very good' to make the candidate feel comfortable, even if they are still evaluating the answer.
EN: Use 'What are...' to ask about plural things (more than one).
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "What are..." untuk bertanya tentang perkara kata nama jamak (lebih daripada satu).
What are your hobbies?
Apakah hobi-hobi anda?
EN: In job interviews, 'strengths' refers to professional skills and positive personality traits that make you good at a job.
EN: Use 'I am' followed by an adjective to describe your personality or traits.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "I am" yang diikuti kata sifat untuk menceritakan personaliti atau sifat anda.
I am very hardworking.
Saya bekerja sangat keras.
EN: In Western job interviews, being 'detail-oriented' is a highly valued trait because it suggests you make fewer mistakes.
EN: Use 'like to' followed by a base verb to talk about activities you enjoy doing.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "like to" yang diikuti kata kerja asal untuk bercakap tentang aktiviti yang anda suka lakukan.
I like to read books.
Saya suka membaca buku.
EN: In Western job interviews, emphasizing teamwork and a willingness to help others is highly valued and shows you are a 'team player'.
EN: Use the Present Simple tense to talk about habits, skills, or things you usually do at work.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan Present Simple tense untuk bercakap tentang tabiat, kemahiran, atau perkara yang biasa anda lakukan di tempat kerja.
I speak English at work.
Saya bertutur dalam bahasa Inggeris di tempat kerja.
EN: In professional settings, being able to 'explain things in simple terms' is a highly valued soft skill, especially for technical roles like a Tech Lead.
EN: Use 'Those are' to point to multiple things that were just mentioned or are far away.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "Those are" untuk menunjuk kepada beberapa perkara yang baru disebut atau berada jauh.
Those are my books.
Itu buku-buku saya.
EN: In job interviews, it is common for recruiters to give positive reinforcement when a candidate lists their skills to build rapport.
EN: Use 'What is your...' to ask for specific information about a person's situation or preferences.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "What is your..." untuk meminta maklumat khusus tentang situasi atau kecenderungan seseorang.
What is your phone number?
Apakah nombor telefon anda?
EN: In many Western job interviews, discussing salary is common, but it is often expected that the candidate has researched the market rate beforehand.
EN: Use the pattern 'Subject + Verb + Object' to state a simple fact or expectation. 'Expect' is a verb used to talk about what you think is right or what you think will happen.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan pola "Subjek + Kata Kerja + Objek" untuk menyatakan fakta ringkas atau harapan. 'Expect' ialah kata kerja yang digunakan untuk menyatakan sesuatu yang anda jangkakan patut didapat atau akan berlaku.
I expect a good result.
Saya mengharapkan keputusan yang baik.
EN: In Western job interviews, using the word 'fair' is a professional way to discuss salary without naming a specific number too early. It suggests you are open to negotiation based on market standards.
EN: Use 'What is...' to ask for specific information about a noun or a situation.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "What is..." untuk meminta maklumat khusus tentang sesuatu kata nama atau situasi.
What is the phone number?
Berapakah nombor telefon anda?
EN: In many English-speaking job interviews, it is acceptable to ask about the salary range toward the end of the interview or when the interviewer asks for your expectations.
EN: Use 'can' to express possibility or ability in the present or future.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "can" untuk menyatakan kemungkinan atau kebolehan pada masa kini atau masa hadapan.
We can meet tomorrow.
Kita boleh bertemu esok.
EN: In Western business culture, discussing salary details often happens in the final stages of the interview process. Saying 'discuss later' is a common way to defer the topic.
EN: Use 'What is your + [Noun]?' to ask for specific information about someone.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "What is your + [Kata Nama]?" untuk meminta maklumat khusus berkenaan seseorang.
What is your phone number?
Apakah nombor telefon anda?
EN: In a job interview, 'availability' refers to the date you can start working or the hours you are free to work.
EN: Use 'can' followed by a base verb to express ability or possibility.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "can" yang diikuti kata kerja asal untuk menyatakan kebolehan atau kemungkinan.
I can help you tomorrow.
Saya boleh bantu anda esok.
EN: In job interviews, 'availability' refers to when you are free to begin working. Giving a clear timeframe like 'next month' shows professionalism.
EN: Use 'Do you...?' to ask a basic question about a fact or a habit in the present.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "Do you...?" untuk bertanyakan soalan asas tentang fakta atau tabiat pada masa kini.
Do you like coffee?
Adakah anda suka kopi?
EN: In Western job interviews, asking 'Do you have any questions?' is an invitation for the candidate to show interest. It is usually expected that the candidate asks at least one or two thoughtful questions.
EN: Use 'What is ... like?' to ask for a description of a person, place, or thing.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "What is ... like?" untuk meminta perihalan tentang seseorang, sesuatu tempat, atau sesuatu benda (bukan untuk bertanyakan kegemaran).
What is your new house like?
Bagaimanakah keadaannya rumah baharu anda?
EN: In job interviews, asking about the team shows you care about the work environment and collaboration.
EN: Use 'is' to connect a singular subject with adjectives that describe it.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "is" untuk menghubungkan subjek tunggal dengan kata sifat yang memerihalkannya.
The office is quiet and clean.
Pejabat ini sangat tenang dan bersih.
EN: In job interviews, being 'organized' is a highly valued trait in Western corporate culture as it implies efficiency.
EN: Use 'sounds' followed by an adjective to share your opinion or reaction to something you just heard.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "sounds" yang diikuti kata sifat untuk berkongsi pendapat atau reaksi anda terhadap sesuatu yang baru anda dengar.
That sounds good.
Bunyinya bagus.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, using positive feedback like 'That sounds great' is a common way to show politeness and enthusiasm during a conversation.
EN: Use 'will' followed by a base verb to talk about things that happen in the future or to make a promise.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "will" yang diikuti kata kerja asal untuk bercakap tentang perkara yang akan berlaku pada masa hadapan atau untuk membuat janji.
I will call you tomorrow.
Saya akan menghubungi anda esok.
EN: In professional settings, a 'follow-up email' is a standard way to summarize a meeting or provide next steps. It shows professionalism and organization.
EN: Use 'very much' after 'thank you' to show a higher level of gratitude.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "very much" selepas "thank you" untuk menunjukkan rasa terima kasih yang lebih mendalam.
Thank you very much for the gift.
Terima kasih banyak-banyak atas hadiah anda.
EN: In a job interview or formal setting, using 'very much' is more polite and professional than just saying 'thanks'.
EN: Use 'Thank you' followed by a person's name to show politeness and make the conversation more personal.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "Thank you" yang diikuti nama seseorang untuk menunjukkan kesopanan dan menjadikan perbualan mesra.
Thank you, Sarah.
Terima kasih, Sarah.
EN: In English-speaking business cultures, it is common and polite to use the person's first name during both the greeting and the closing of a conversation.
EN: Use 'Goodbye' followed by a comma and a person's name to say farewell to a specific person.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "Goodbye" yang diikuti tanda koma dan nama seseorang untuk mengucapkan selamat tinggal kepada individu tertentu.
Goodbye, Mr. Smith!
Selamat tinggal, En. Smith!
EN: In English-speaking cultures, using someone's first name during a greeting or farewell is common and friendly, even in professional settings like an interview.
Kosa kata utama dengan sebutan IPA, definisi, contoh ayat, dan kuiz interaktif.
Dalam konteks: Pengetahuan atau kemahiran yang diperoleh dalam bidang tertentu
Dalam konteks: Bidang teknologi dan teknikal
Dalam konteks: Kekuatan, kelebihan
Dalam konteks: Mementingkan perincian
Dalam konteks: Mudah, ringkas
Dalam konteks: Dijagakan, dijangka
Dalam konteks: Gaji, imbalan
Dalam konteks: Julat, skop
Dalam konteks: Ketersediaan masa untuk mula bekerja
Dalam konteks: Teratur, mempunyai pengurusan yang cekap
Dalam konteks: Susulan, susulan aktiviti
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, nota penggunaan, dan contoh ayat.
To move from a standing position to a sitting position.
Duduk
A polite greeting used when meeting someone for the first time.
Gembira bertemu dengan anda
Using plain and easy-to-understand language.
Dalam istilah yang mudah
The span between the minimum and maximum pay for a specific job.
Julat gaji
A professional role responsible for leading a team of developers and making technical decisions.
Ketua teknikal
Specific professional skills, character traits, or advantages that make a candidate suitable for a job.
Kekuatan / Kelebihan
Using basic language to explain complex ideas so that non-experts can understand.
Istilah mudah / Kata-kata yang senang difahami
The specific date or time frame when a candidate is free to start a new job.
Tarikh mula kerja
An email sent after a meeting or interview to provide more information or maintain contact.
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