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EN: To ask a question with the verb 'to be' (am/is/are), we put the verb before the subject. For example, 'You are...' becomes 'Are you...?'
Bahasa Melayu: Apabila bertanya soalan dengan kata kerja 'to be' (am/is/are), kita letakkan kata kerja sebelum subjek. Contohnya, "You are..." (anda sedang/berada...) menjadi soalan "Are you...?" (adakah anda sedang/berada...?)
Are you ready?
Adakah anda bersedia?
EN: In online chats or phone calls, 'Are you there?' is a very common and friendly way to check if the other person is available to talk, similar to 'Are you online?' or 'Do you have a moment?'
EN: Use the preposition 'from' to show the place where someone or something starts or comes from.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan kata sendi "from" untuk menunjukkan tempat asal seseorang atau sesuatu atau tempat ia bermula.
I am from Taiwan.
Saya berasal dari Taiwan.
EN: In online group chats or video calls, it is very common to say 'Hello from [Location]' to let people know where you are joining from, especially across different time zones.
EN: We use 'What day is it...?' to ask about the day of the week (e.g., Monday, Tuesday). The word 'it' is used as a dummy subject to talk about time or day.
Bahasa Melayu: Kita menggunakan "What day is it...?" untuk bertanya hari dalam minggu (contohnya: Isnin, Selasa). "It" di sini digunakan sebagai subjek palsu untuk merujuk kepada masa atau hari.
What day is it today?
Hari ini hari apa?
EN: When communicating with people in different countries, it is common to ask about the day or time because of time zone differences. For example, when it is Friday night in Taiwan, it is Friday morning in the USA.
EN: We use 'It' as a dummy subject when talking about time, weather, or days. It has no actual meaning here and does not refer to a specific object.
Bahasa Melayu: Dalam bahasa Inggeris, apabila kita bercakap tentang masa, cuaca, atau hari, kita menggunakan "It" sebagai subjek palsu. "It" di sini tidak mempunyai makna sebenar dan tidak mewakili sebarang benda konkrit.
It is Monday today.
Hari ini hari Isnin.
EN: When communicating across different time zones (like between Taiwan and the USA), people often add 'here' or 'there' to clarify which local time they are referring to.
EN: We use 'it' as a dummy subject to talk about time, day, date, or weather. It doesn't refer to a specific object.
Bahasa Melayu: Kita menggunakan "it" sebagai subjek palsu untuk menyatakan masa, hari, tarikh, atau cuaca. "It" di sini tidak merujuk kepada objek konkrit.
It is Sunday morning.
Hari ini pagi Ahad.
EN: When communicating with people in different countries (like the USA and Taiwan), mentioning the day and time helps bridge the time zone gap and shows consideration for the other person's schedule.
EN: Use 'What time is it in [Place]?' to ask about the current time in a specific city or country. 'It' is used as a dummy subject to talk about time.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "What time is it in [tempat]?" untuk bertanya waktu semasa di bandar atau negara tertentu. "It" di sini ialah subjek palsu yang mewakili masa.
What time is it in London?
Pukul berapa sekarang di London?
EN: Taiwan is 12 to 13 hours ahead of New York (depending on Daylight Saving Time) and 8 hours ahead of London. When asking people from different countries about the time, it's a great way to start a conversation about daily routines.
EN: In English, we use 'It' as a dummy subject when talking about time, weather, or distance. It doesn't refer to a specific object; it just fills the subject position.
Bahasa Melayu: Dalam bahasa Inggeris, apabila kita bercakap tentang masa, cuaca, atau jarak, kita menggunakan "It" sebagai subjek palsu. Ia tidak mewakili benda tertentu, hanya digunakan untuk mengisi kedudukan subjek.
It is ten a.m. now.
Sekarang pukul sepuluh pagi.
EN: In English-speaking countries, the 12-hour clock with 'a.m.' (ante meridiem, before noon) and 'p.m.' (post meridiem, after noon) is very commonly used in daily conversation rather than the 24-hour clock.
EN: Use 'It is' followed by a time to state what time it is. 'It' acts as a placeholder subject and does not refer to a specific object.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "It is" diikuti dengan masa untuk menyatakan waktu sekarang. "It" di sini ialah subjek palsu dan tidak mewakili benda tertentu.
It is ten p.m. now.
Sekarang pukul sepuluh malam.
EN: In English, 'a.m.' (ante meridiem) is used for morning hours (midnight to noon), and 'p.m.' (post meridiem) is used for afternoon and evening hours. People often use these abbreviations in daily chats to clarify time zone differences.
EN: We use 'have' with 'I', 'you', 'we', and 'they' to show possession or that we are participating in an event.
Bahasa Melayu: Kita menggunakan "have" dengan "I" (saya), "you" (anda/kalian), "we" (kami/kita) dan "they" (mereka) untuk menunjukkan pemilikan atau penyertaan dalam sesuatu aktiviti.
We have a class tomorrow.
Kita ada kelas esok.
EN: In English-speaking environments, 'group meeting' often implies a collaborative session for school projects or work. Adding 'tonight' at the end of the sentence is the natural way to specify the time in English, whereas in Chinese, time is usually placed earlier in the sentence.
EN: Imperative sentences are used to give commands, polite requests, or invitations. They start directly with the base form of the verb (like 'join'), and the subject 'you' is omitted because it is understood.
Bahasa Melayu: Ayat perintah digunakan untuk memberi arahan, permintaan sopan, atau jemputan. Ayat dimulakan terus dengan kata kerja bentuk dasar (seperti 'join') dan subjek "anda" digugurkan kerana semua orang tahu kepada siapa ayat itu ditujukan.
Come with us next time!
Sertai kami lain kali!
EN: In English-speaking cultures, inviting someone with 'next time' is a warm and polite way to show that you enjoy their company and want to include them in future activities, even if they cannot make it this time.
EN: Use 'Let's' followed by a base verb to make a suggestion or invite someone to do something together.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "Let's" (mari kita) diikuti dengan kata kerja bentuk dasar untuk membuat cadangan atau menjemput orang lain melakukan sesuatu bersama-sama.
Let's go to the park.
Mari kita pergi ke taman.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'Sure!' is a very common and friendly way to agree to a proposal. Also, note that days of the week like 'Saturday' must always be capitalized.
EN: Use the preposition 'at' before a specific time of day (e.g., at ten a.m., at noon, at 3:00).
Bahasa Melayu: Sebelum waktu yang spesifik (contohnya: pukul sepuluh pagi, tengah hari, pukul tiga) gunakan kata sendi "at".
Let's meet at two p.m.
Mari kita berjumpa pada pukul dua petang.
EN: When communicating with people in different countries, adding phrases like 'our time' or 'your time' is a polite and practical way to clarify which time zone you are referring to, preventing scheduling confusion.
EN: To state the day of the week, we use the structure 'Today is [Day of the Week]'. Note that days of the week in English must always start with a capital letter.
Bahasa Melayu: Untuk menyatakan hari dalam minggu, kita gunakan struktur ayat "Today is [Hari dalam Minggu]". Sila ambil perhatian bahawa huruf pertama hari dalam minggu dalam bahasa Inggeris mesti menggunakan huruf besar.
Today is Sunday.
Hari ini hari Ahad.
EN: In many English-speaking countries, Saturday is the start of the weekend, a time when people usually do not work and enjoy leisure activities or spend time with family.
EN: Use 'the weekend' to talk about the period of time containing Saturday and Sunday. We use the verb 'love' followed directly by a noun to show we like something very much.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "the weekend" untuk merujuk kepada tempoh masa yang merangkumi hari Sabtu dan Ahad. Kita menambah kata nama terus selepas kata kerja "love" (suka) untuk menyatakan sangat menyukai sesuatu.
I love the summer.
Saya suka musim panas.
EN: In many English-speaking cultures, 'the weekend' (Saturday and Sunday) is highly anticipated as a time for rest, family, and hobbies, often celebrated with the phrase 'Thank God It's Friday' (TGIF).
EN: Use the preposition 'on' before specific days of the week (like Saturday, Sunday) and specific day parts (like Saturday morning, Sunday afternoon).
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan kata sendi "on" sebelum hari tertentu dalam minggu (seperti Sabtu, Ahad) dan juga sebelum waktu tertentu pada hari tersebut (seperti Sabtu pagi, Ahad petang).
On Sunday afternoon, I visit my grandmother.
Pada petang Ahad, saya melawat nenek saya.
EN: In many English-speaking countries, Saturday morning is a traditional time for children and community members to participate in local sports leagues or recreational activities.
EN: Use the preposition 'at' before specific times of the day, such as 'noon', 'night', or specific clock times (e.g., 'at 5 p.m.').
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan kata sendi "at" sebelum waktu yang spesifik dalam sehari, seperti "noon" (tengah hari), "night" (malam) atau waktu yang tepat (contohnya "at 5 p.m.").
I go to bed at night.
Saya tidur pada waktu malam.
EN: In many English-speaking countries, lunch is often a quick, light meal (like a sandwich or salad) eaten around noon, especially on workdays. However, having lunch with family on weekends is a common way to spend quality time together.
EN: Use the preposition 'on' before days of the week (e.g., Sunday, Monday) to show when an action happens.
Bahasa Melayu: Sebelum hari dalam minggu (contohnya Ahad, Isnin) gunakan kata sendi "on" untuk menunjukkan masa sesuatu tindakan berlaku.
On Saturday, I play basketball.
Pada hari Sabtu, saya bermain bola keranjang.
EN: Use 'in the afternoon' to talk about things you do during the afternoon. We use 'in the' before 'morning', 'afternoon', and 'evening'.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "in the afternoon" untuk menerangkan perkara yang anda lakukan pada waktu petang. Sebelum "morning" (pagi), "afternoon" (petang) dan "evening" (lewat petang/malam), kita gunakan "in the".
I read a book in the afternoon.
Saya membaca sebuah buku pada waktu petang.
EN: In English, time words like 'tonight' can be placed at the very beginning of a sentence to emphasize when the action happens. When placed at the start, we usually put a comma after it.
Bahasa Melayu: Dalam bahasa Inggeris, kata masa seperti "tonight" (malam ini) boleh diletakkan di awal ayat untuk menekankan masa sesuatu perkara berlaku. Apabila diletakkan di awal ayat, biasanya koma ditambah selepasnya.
Tonight, I have a basketball game.
Malam ini, saya ada perlawanan bola keranjang.
EN: With the rise of remote work and study, 'online meetings' have become a standard part of daily life. The word 'online' functions as an adverb here, meaning 'on the internet', and is placed after the noun it describes.
EN: Use the preposition 'at' before specific times of the day (e.g., at eight p.m., at noon, at midnight).
Bahasa Melayu: Dalam bahasa Inggeris, untuk menyatakan "pada waktu yang spesifik", kita perlu menggunakan kata sendi "at" (contohnya: pada pukul lapan malam, pada tengah hari, pada tengah malam).
We meet at nine a.m.
Kita bertemu pada pukul sembilan pagi.
EN: In English, 'p.m.' stands for 'post meridiem' (after midday) and is used for times from 12:00 PM (noon) to 11:59 PM. It is common to write it in lowercase with periods (p.m.) or uppercase (PM).
EN: When the subject is a single person (he, she, it, or a singular noun like 'my friend David'), we add 's' or 'es' to the action word (verb) in the present tense. Here, 'join' becomes 'joins'.
Bahasa Melayu: Apabila subjek ialah orang ketiga tunggal (dia lelaki, dia perempuan, ia, atau kata nama tunggal seperti 'kawan saya David') dan ayat dalam bentuk masa kini, kata kerja perlu ditambah 's' atau 'es'. Oleh itu, 'join' di sini menjadi 'joins'.
My sister lives in Taiwan.
Kakak saya tinggal di Taiwan.
EN: When referring to the United States in English, it is common to use 'the USA' or 'the US'. Note that the definite article 'the' is always required before 'USA'.
EN: Use 'but' to connect two contrasting ideas. It shows that although the first part is true, the second part is also true and different in feeling.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "but" (tetapi) untuk menghubungkan dua idea yang bercanggah. Ia menunjukkan bahawa walaupun bahagian pertama ayat adalah benar, bahagian kedua juga benar dan membawa perasaan yang berbeza.
English is hard, but it is fun.
Bahasa Inggeris susah, tetapi menarik.
EN: Use the pattern 'What time is it in [Place]?' to ask about the current time in a specific city or country.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan pola ayat "What time is it in [tempat]?" untuk bertanya waktu semasa di bandar atau negara tertentu.
What time is it in London?
Pukul berapa sekarang di London?
EN: New York is in the Eastern Time Zone (ET) of the USA, which is 12 or 13 hours behind Taiwan, depending on Daylight Saving Time.
EN: We use 'It' as a dummy subject when talking about time, weather, or distance. It does not refer to a specific thing.
Bahasa Melayu: Apabila kita bercakap tentang masa, cuaca, atau jarak, kita menggunakan "It" sebagai subjek palsu. "It" di sini tidak merujuk kepada sebarang benda konkrit.
It is eight p.m. now.
Sekarang pukul lapan malam.
EN: In English, when stating a location, we usually go from the specific to the general (e.g., 'here' then 'in New York'). Also, 'a.m.' stands for 'ante meridiem' (before noon) and is commonly used in daily conversations to specify morning times.
EN: Use 'And in + [Place]?' as a short way to ask 'What about the situation in [Place]?' or 'What time is it in [Place]?' without repeating the whole question.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "And in + [tempat]?" sebagai cara ringkas untuk bertanya "Bagaimana pula keadaan di [tempat]?" atau "Pukul berapa di [tempat]?", tanpa perlu mengulang keseluruhan soalan.
And in Tokyo?
Bagaimana pula di Tokyo?
EN: In English conversations, people often use short fragments like 'And in...?' to keep the dialogue fast and natural, especially when asking the same question about different places.
EN: We use 'I think' at the end of a sentence to show that we are not 100% sure about something. It makes the statement sound softer and less direct.
Bahasa Melayu: Kita boleh menambah "I think" (saya rasa/saya fikir) di hujung ayat untuk menunjukkan bahawa kita tidak 100% pasti tentang sesuatu. Ini menjadikan nada ayat lebih lembut dan tidak terlalu tegas.
It is raining in New York, I think.
Saya rasa sekarang sedang hujan di New York.
EN: London is the reference point for Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). When talking to people in different countries, people often have to calculate time differences, leading to expressions of uncertainty like 'I think'.
EN: The phrase 'What about...?' is used to ask for information about someone or something, or to make a suggestion. It is a simple way to ask the same question about a new topic without repeating the whole question.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa "What about...?" digunakan untuk bertanya maklumat tentang seseorang atau sesuatu, atau untuk membuat cadangan. Ini adalah cara mudah untuk bertanya soalan yang sama tentang topik baharu tanpa perlu mengulang keseluruhan soalan.
What about London?
Bagaimana pula dengan London?
EN: In English conversations, 'What about...?' or 'How about...?' is a very common and polite way to keep a conversation going by asking for the other person's input on a specific topic, such as different cities or time zones.
EN: We use 'It' as a dummy subject to talk about time. It has no actual meaning here, but it is necessary to complete the sentence structure.
Bahasa Melayu: Kita menggunakan "It" sebagai subjek palsu untuk bercakap tentang masa. "It" di sini tidak mempunyai makna sebenar, tetapi ia diperlukan untuk melengkapkan struktur ayat.
It is ten a.m. in New York.
Sekarang pukul sepuluh pagi di New York.
EN: In English, 'p.m.' stands for 'post meridiem' (after midday) and is used for times from 12:00 PM (noon) to 11:59 PM. It is written in lowercase with periods in standard American English.
EN: We use 'so many' before plural countable nouns (like 'times') to emphasize a very large quantity.
Bahasa Melayu: Kita menggunakan 'so many' sebelum kata nama boleh dikira berbentuk jamak (seperti 'times') untuk menekankan kuantiti yang sangat banyak.
There are so many books in the library.
Terdapat begitu banyak buku di perpustakaan.
EN: In English, 'times' is used here to refer to different time zones around the world. It highlights the speaker's realization of how global communication spans across different hours of the day.
EN: Use 'has' with singular pronouns like 'everyone' to show possession or state in the simple present tense.
Bahasa Melayu: Apabila menggunakan kata ganti nama tunggal seperti 'everyone', dalam present simple kita perlu menggunakan kata kerja tunggal 'has' untuk menunjukkan pemilikan atau keadaan.
Everyone has a book.
Setiap orang ada sebuah buku.
EN: The phrase 'everyone has a different clock' metaphorically refers to the fact that people live in different time zones around the world, but it can also poetically mean that everyone lives life at their own pace.
EN: Use 'Let's' followed by a base verb to make a suggestion or invite someone to do something together.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "Let's" diikuti dengan kata kerja bentuk dasar untuk membuat cadangan atau menjemput orang lain melakukan sesuatu bersama-sama.
Let's meet tomorrow.
Mari kita berjumpa esok.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'Let's chat again on Sunday' is a warm and casual way to end a conversation while keeping in touch. Using 'on' before days of the week (like Sunday) is standard grammar.
EN: Use 'at' before a specific time of day (e.g., at ten a.m., at noon, at night) to show exactly when something happens.
Bahasa Melayu: Sebelum waktu yang spesifik (contohnya: pukul sepuluh pagi, tengah hari, malam) gunakan kata sendi "at" untuk menunjukkan masa tepat sesuatu perkara berlaku.
Let's meet at three p.m.
Mari kita berjumpa pada pukul tiga petang.
EN: When communicating across different countries, people often add 'your time' or 'my time' to avoid confusion caused by time zone differences.
Kosa kata utama dengan sebutan IPA, definisi, contoh ayat, dan kuiz interaktif.
Dalam konteks: berkumpulan, kumpulan, merujuk kepada kumpulan yang terdiri daripada ramai orang
Dalam konteks: mesyuarat, perjumpaan
Dalam konteks: hujung minggu (biasanya merujuk kepada hari Sabtu dan Ahad)
Dalam konteks: pukul dua belas tengah hari
Dalam konteks: menyediakan, bersedia untuk...
Dalam konteks: kerja rumah (pelajar), tugasan sekolah
Dalam konteks: dalam talian, atas talian
Dalam konteks: berbual, berbincang
Dalam konteks: sibuk, penuh dengan aktiviti
Dalam konteks: berbeza, tidak sama
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, nota penggunaan, dan contoh ayat.
A gathering of people to discuss specific topics or work together.
mesyuarat kumpulan, perjumpaan kumpulan
To get ready for something that will happen in the future.
bersedia untuk...
To complete school assignments given to be done at home.
membuat kerja rumah, menyiapkan tugasan
The adjacent future occasion; on the subsequent occasion.
lain kali