EN: Use 'need' followed by a noun to express a requirement or desire for something.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "need" yang diikuti dengan kata nama untuk menyatakan keperluan atau keinginan terhadap sesuatu.
I need a glass of water.
Saya memerlukan segelas air.
EN: 'Hi there!' is a very common, friendly way to start a conversation in a retail setting. It sounds more natural and warm than just saying 'Hi'.
EN: Use 'can help you + verb' to offer assistance to someone. The verb after 'help you' should be in its base form without 'to'.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "can help you + kata kerja" untuk menawarkan bantuan kepada seseorang. Kata kerja selepas help you mestilah dalam bentuk kata kerja asal.
I can help you carry these bags.
Saya boleh tolong bawa beg-beg ini untuk anda.
EN: In Western retail culture, staff often greet customers immediately with 'Welcome' or 'Can I help you?' to show they are available, though customers can politely say 'I'm just looking' if they don't need help.
EN: Use 'be + looking for' to talk about something you are trying to find right now.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "be + looking for" untuk menyatakan bahawa anda sedang mencari sesuatu sekarang.
I am looking for my keys.
Saya sedang mencari kunci saya.
EN: In Western retail culture, it is common and polite to respond enthusiastically (e.g., 'Great!') when a shop assistant offers help.
EN: Use 'many' with plural nouns (things you can count) to show a large quantity.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'many' bersama kata nama jamak (benda yang boleh dikira) untuk menunjukkan jumlah yang banyak.
There are many books on the table.
Ada banyak buku di atas meja.
EN: In retail settings, 'Please follow me' is a standard, polite way for staff to lead customers to a specific section of the store.
EN: Use 'one' as a pronoun to avoid repeating a noun that was already mentioned (in this case, 'jacket').
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'one' sebagai kata ganti nama untuk mengelakkan daripada mengulang kata nama tunggal atau jamak yang telah disebutkan sebelumnya (dalam konteks ini, 'jaket').
I don't like the red bag, I want the black one.
Saya tidak suka beg merah itu, saya nak yang hitam itu.
EN: In Western clothing stores, it is very common to use 'one' to refer to an item you are holding or looking at. Sizes are typically categorized as Small (S), Medium (M), and Large (L).
EN: Use 'What + noun' to ask for specific information about a category (like size, color, or time).
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "What + kata nama" untuk meminta maklumat khusus tentang sesuatu kategori (seperti saiz, warna, atau masa).
What color do you like?
Warna apa yang anda suka?
EN: In Western clothing stores, sizes are typically Small (S), Medium (M), and Large (L). It is common for staff to ask 'What size do you need?' or 'What size are you looking for?'
EN: Use the word 'usually' before the main verb to talk about your habits or things you do most of the time.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan perkataan "usually" sebelum kata kerja utama untuk menceritakan tentang tabiat anda atau perkara yang anda lakukan pada kebiasaannya.
I usually drink tea in the morning.
Saya biasanya minum teh pada waktu pagi.
EN: Clothing sizes (Small, Medium, Large) can vary significantly between different brands and countries. In English-speaking countries, it's common to ask 'What size do you need?' or 'What size do you take?'
EN: Use 'in' + [size] to specify the size of a clothing item.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "in + [saiz]" untuk menyatakan saiz khusus bagi pakaian.
Do you have this shirt in large?
Adakah kemeja ini ada dalam saiz L?
EN: In English-speaking countries, clothing sizes are often referred to by their names (small, medium, large) rather than just numbers. Using 'in' before the size is the standard way to ask for or describe a specific size.
EN: Use 'What is the price of...?' to ask how much something costs in a formal or clear way.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "What is the price of...?" untuk bertanyakan harga sesuatu barang secara rasmi atau jelas.
What is the price of this red scarf?
Berapakah harga selendang merah ini?
EN: In English-speaking countries, 'What is the price of...?' is slightly more formal than 'How much is...?'. Both are common in retail stores.
EN: Use 'The [adjective] price is [amount]' to state how much something costs under specific conditions.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan pola ayat "The [kata sifat] price is [jumlah]" untuk menceritakan harga sesuatu barang dalam keadaan tertentu.
The total price is twenty dollars.
Jumlah harganya ialah dua puluh dolar.
EN: In English-speaking countries, 'normal price' or 'regular price' is often mentioned before announcing a discount or sale price to show the value of the deal.
EN: Use 'a bit' before an adjective to mean 'a little' or 'slightly'. It makes your opinion sound more polite or less direct.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "a bit" sebelum kata sifat untuk bermaksud "sedikit" atau "agak". Ini menjadikan nada anda kedengaran lebih lembut dan sopan.
This room is a bit cold.
Bilik ini agak sejuk.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, saying something is 'a bit expensive' is a common, polite way to decline a purchase or negotiate without sounding confrontational.
EN: To say something is on sale, use 'percent off'. Note that '30 percent off' means you pay 70% of the original price.
Bahasa Melayu: Untuk menyatakan sesuatu barangan sedang dipotong harga, gunakan "percent off". Ambil perhatian bahawa "30 percent off" bermaksud potongan harga sebanyak 30%.
Everything in the store is ten percent off today.
Semua barangan di kedai diberi potongan 10% hari ini.
EN: In English-speaking countries, discounts are expressed by how much is 'taken off' the price (e.g., 20% off). In Chinese-speaking cultures, discounts are often expressed by how much of the original price remains (e.g., 8折).
EN: Use 'much' before a comparative adjective (like 'cheaper') to emphasize a large difference.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'much' sebelum kata sifat perbandingan (seperti 'cheaper') untuk menekankan perbezaan yang besar, bermaksud "jauh lebih...".
This phone is much better than my old one.
Telefon bimbit ini jauh lebih bagus daripada telefon lama saya.
EN: In English-speaking retail environments, 'I will take it' or 'I'll take it' is the standard idiomatic way to tell a shopkeeper you have decided to buy an item.
EN: Use 'Do you have...' to ask if a shop sells something or if someone possesses an item. Use 'also' to mean 'in addition to' what was already mentioned.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "Do you have..." untuk bertanya sama ada sesebuah kedai ada menjual sesuatu atau sama ada seseorang memiliki sesuatu. Gunakan "also" untuk bermaksud "selain perkara yang baru disebutkan, ada juga...".
Do you also have hats here?
Adakah anda juga ada menjual topi di sini?
EN: In English-speaking retail environments, it is common to ask 'Do you have...?' or 'Do you carry...?' when looking for specific items.
EN: Use 'next to' to describe when two things are side by side or very close to each other.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "next to" untuk menceritakan kedudukan dua benda yang bersebelahan atau sangat dekat antara satu sama lain.
The bank is next to the supermarket.
Bank itu terletak di sebelah pasar raya.
EN: To compare two things, we add '-ier' to short adjectives ending in 'y' (like 'pretty') and follow it with 'than'.
Bahasa Melayu: Apabila kita mahu membandingkan dua benda, jika kata sifat pendek berakhir dengan 'y' (seperti pretty), kita buang 'y' dan tambahkan '-ier', kemudian diikuti dengan 'than' (daripada).
This box is heavier than that one.
Kotak ini lebih berat daripada yang itu.
EN: To compare two things, we often add '-er' to short adjectives like 'cheap' to make 'cheaper'.
Bahasa Melayu: Untuk membandingkan dua benda, kita biasanya menambah '-er' pada kata sifat pendek seperti 'cheap' untuk menjadikannya 'cheaper' (lebih murah).
This blue hat is smaller.
Topi biru ini lebih kecil.
EN: In English-speaking countries, sales staff often use 'only' to emphasize that a price is a good deal or very affordable.
EN: Use 'both A and B' to talk about two things together. It means 'this one AND that one'.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "both A and B" untuk menceritakan tentang dua benda secara serentak. Ia bermaksud "yang ini DAN yang itu".
I like both tea and coffee.
Saya suka kedua-dua teh dan kopi.
EN: Use 'The total is [amount]' to tell someone the final price of everything they are buying.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "The total is [jumlah]" untuk memberitahu seseorang jumlah harga keseluruhan barang yang dibeli.
The total is twenty dollars.
Jumlahnya ialah dua puluh dolar.
EN: In English-speaking retail culture, staff often use phrases like 'Great choice' or 'Excellent pick' to validate the customer's purchase and build rapport.
EN: Use 'Can I + verb' to ask for permission or to see if something is possible.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 「Can I + kata kerja」 untuk meminta kebenaran atau bertanyakan sama ada sesuatu itu boleh dilakukan.
Can I sit here?
Bolehkah saya duduk di sini?
EN: In many English-speaking countries, 'card' usually refers to either a credit card or a debit card. It is very common to pay by card even for small amounts.
EN: Imperative sentences are used to give instructions or requests. They usually start with a verb. Adding 'Please' makes the request more polite.
Bahasa Melayu: Ayat perintah digunakan untuk memberikan arahan atau permintaan. Ia biasanya bermula dengan kata kerja. Menambah 'Please' (tolong/sila) akan menjadikan nada ayat lebih sopan.
Please open the door.
Sila buka pintu.
EN: In many English-speaking countries, customers often tap or insert their own cards into the terminal rather than handing them to the cashier.
EN: Use 'Can I have...?' to politely ask for something you want or need in a shop or restaurant.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "Can I have...?" untuk meminta sesuatu yang anda inginkan atau perlukan di kedai atau restoran secara sopan.
Can I have a bag, please?
Bolehkah saya minta beg?
EN: In many English-speaking countries, it is common to say 'please' at the end of a request to show respect to service staff.
EN: Use 'Thank you for + [verb-ing]' to express gratitude for a specific action someone has done.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "Thank you for + [kata kerja-ing]" untuk menyatakan penghargaan atas tindakan khusus yang dilakukan oleh seseorang.
Thank you for helping me with my bags.
Terima kasih kerana tolong bawa beg saya.
EN: In many English-speaking countries, it is standard customer service to hand over a receipt and thank the customer. The phrase 'Thank you for shopping with us' or 'Thank you for shopping here' is very common at the end of a transaction.
EN: Use 'were' (the past tense of 'are') to describe how someone was or what they did in the past, even if it was just earlier today.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "were" (bentuk masa lampau bagi "are") untuk menceritakan keadaan atau tindakan seseorang pada masa lalu, walaupun ia berlaku pada awal hari ini.
You were very kind to me yesterday.
Kamu sangat baik dengan saya semalam.
EN: In Western culture, it is common and polite to use a person's first name when thanking them, especially in customer service settings to show appreciation for their personal effort.
Kosa kata utama dengan sebutan IPA, definisi, contoh ayat, dan kuiz interaktif.
Dalam konteks: Sejenis pakaian luar yang pendek, biasanya mempunyai zip atau butang.
Dalam konteks: Saiz sederhana dalam saiz pakaian.
Dalam konteks: Jumlah wang yang perlu dibayar untuk membeli sesuatu barang.
Dalam konteks: Mahal; memerlukan banyak wang.
Dalam konteks: Diskaun; potongan harga.
Dalam konteks: Lebih murah (bentuk perbandingan bagi cheap).
Dalam konteks: Selendang / skaf (bentuk jamak bagi scarf).
Dalam konteks: Lebih cantik (bentuk perbandingan bagi pretty).
Dalam konteks: Jumlah keseluruhan; jumlah harga.
Dalam konteks: Resit; dokumen bukti pembayaran.
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, nota penggunaan, dan contoh ayat.
To search for someone or something.
Mencari
A reduction in the price of something by a specific percentage.
Diskaun (peratus)
To use a specific method (like a card or cash) to give money for something.
Membayar dengan...
To come after or behind someone.
Ikut saya
To decide to purchase a specific item.
Membelinya
A credit card or debit card used as a method of payment.
Kad kredit atau kad debit
A specific clothing size category between small and large.
Saiz sederhana / Saiz M