EN: Use 'Do you have...?' to ask if someone possesses something or if a certain condition exists right now.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "Do you have...?" untuk bertanya sama ada seseorang mempunyai sesuatu atau berada dalam keadaan tertentu.
Do you have a pen?
Adakah anda mempunyai pen?
EN: In Western workplace culture, asking 'Do you have a moment?' is a standard polite way to check if someone is busy before starting a conversation, regardless of their job title.
EN: Use 'Please' followed by a base verb to make a polite request or give a polite instruction.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'Please' yang diikuti dengan kata kerja asal untuk membuat permintaan atau arahan secara sopan.
Please open the door.
Sila buka pintu.
EN: In Western business culture, offering a seat to someone who comes to your office is a standard sign of hospitality and openness to conversation.
EN: Use 'need to' followed by a base verb to express a necessity or requirement to do an action.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan kata kerja asal selepas "need to" untuk menyatakan keperluan atau kewajipan melakukan sesuatu tindakan.
I need to buy some milk.
Saya perlu beli sedikit susu.
EN: In Western workplace culture, using 'I need to talk about something important' is a standard, professional way to signal that you have a serious matter (like a resignation) to discuss, allowing the manager to focus.
EN: The phrase 'on your mind' is used to ask someone what they are thinking or worrying about.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa "on your mind" digunakan untuk bertanya kepada seseorang tentang apa yang sedang difikirkan atau dibimbangkannya.
You look sad. What is on your mind?
Anda nampak sedih. Apa yang ada dalam fikiran anda?
EN: In Western workplace culture, 'What is on your mind?' is a polite and open-ended way to invite someone to share their thoughts, concerns, or news without being too intrusive.
EN: Use the past tense verb 'got' (the past form of 'get') to talk about things that happened at a specific time in the past, like 'last week'.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan kata kerja bentuk lampau "got" (bentuk lampau bagi "get") untuk menceritakan perkara yang berlaku pada masa lalu.
I got a phone call yesterday.
Saya mendapat satu panggilan telefon semalam.
EN: In professional settings, it is common to share good news like a new job opportunity directly with your manager, but it's important to remain polite and professional as you prepare to leave.
EN: Use 'decided to' followed by a base verb to talk about a choice you made in the past.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "decided to" diikuti dengan kata kerja asal untuk menceritakan pilihan yang telah anda buat pada masa lalu.
I decided to buy a new car.
Saya telah memutuskan untuk membeli sebuah kereta baharu.
EN: In professional settings, stating 'I decided to leave' is a direct and clear way to announce a resignation, usually followed by a reason or a thank you.
EN: Use 'Here is...' to introduce or hand over a single item to someone.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "Here is..." untuk memperkenalkan atau menyerahkan satu barang kepada seseorang.
Here is your coffee.
Ini kopi anda.
EN: In professional settings, it is standard practice to hand over a formal resignation letter in person when quitting a job, even if you have already discussed it verbally.
EN: Use 'I see' to show that you understand what someone just told you. It is a common way to acknowledge new information.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "I see" untuk menunjukkan bahawa anda memahami apa yang baru sahaja diberitahu oleh seseorang. Ini ialah cara biasa untuk mengakui maklumat baharu.
A: I'm late because of traffic. B: Oh, I see.
A: Saya lewat sebab kesesakan jalan raya. B: Oh, saya faham.
EN: In Western workplace culture, reacting to a resignation with 'That is big news' is a polite way to acknowledge the importance of the change without being overly negative.
EN: Use 'Thank you for' followed by a verb ending in '-ing' to express gratitude for a specific action.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "Thank you for" diikuti dengan kata kerja yang diakhiri dengan "-ing" untuk menunjukkan penghargaan atas tindakan tertentu.
Thank you for helping me with my homework.
Terima kasih kerana membantu saya membuat kerja sekolah.
EN: In professional settings, delivering important news like a resignation 'in person' is considered respectful and professional, rather than just sending an email.
EN: Use 'How much' followed by an uncountable noun (like 'notice' or 'time') to ask about the quantity or amount of something.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "How much" diikuti dengan kata nama tak boleh bilang (seperti notice atau time) untuk bertanya tentang kuantiti atau tahap sesuatu.
How much time do we have?
Berapa banyak masa yang kita ada?
EN: In Western business culture, 'two weeks' notice' is the standard professional expectation when resigning from a job.
EN: Use 'will' + 'verb' to talk about a promise or a future plan you just decided on.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "will" + "kata kerja" untuk menceritakan janji atau rancangan masa hadapan yang baru sahaja anda putuskan.
I will call you tomorrow.
Saya akan menghubungi anda esok.
EN: In many English-speaking workplaces, 'two weeks' notice' is the standard professional courtesy when resigning from a job.
EN: Use 'want to + verb' to express a desire or intention to do an action.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "want to + kata kerja" untuk menyatakan keinginan atau niat untuk melakukan sesuatu tindakan.
I want to learn English.
Saya ingin belajar bahasa Inggeris.
EN: In professional settings, offering to help with the 'transition' when leaving a job is considered good etiquette. It shows you care about the team's success even after you leave.
EN: Use the pattern 'It/That is (adjective) of (someone)' to praise or comment on someone's behavior.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan pola "It/That is (kata sifat) of (seseorang)" untuk memuji atau mengulas tindakan seseorang.
It is nice of you to help me.
Baik sungguh anda kerana sudi membantu saya.
EN: In English-speaking workplaces, this phrase is a common way to accept an offer of help or a thoughtful gesture. It sounds more polite and appreciative than a simple 'Thank you'.
EN: Use 'will need to' to talk about a requirement or necessity that will happen in the future.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "will need to" untuk menceritakan keperluan atau kewajipan yang akan berlaku pada masa hadapan.
We will need to buy more milk tomorrow.
Kita akan perlu membeli lebih banyak susu esok.
EN: In professional settings, discussing a 'replacement' is a standard part of the resignation process. It focuses on the continuity of work rather than personal feelings.
EN: Use 'before' followed by a subject and a verb to describe an action that happens after the main action.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "before" diikuti dengan subjek dan kata kerja untuk menggambarkan tindakan yang berlaku sebelum tindakan lain.
Please wash your hands before you eat.
Sila cuci tangan sebelum anda makan.
EN: In Western business culture, offering to train a replacement or help with the transition is considered professional and helps maintain a good relationship with your former employer.
EN: When asking a question within another question (indirect question), use the word order: 'Question word + Subject + Verb'.
Bahasa Melayu: Akar soalan di dalam soalan lain (soalan tidak langsung) menggunakan susunan kata "kata tanya + subjek + kata kerja".
Do you know where he is?
Adakah anda tahu di mana dia berada?
EN: In Western workplace culture, asking 'why' someone is leaving is common but should be done politely. It helps the employer understand if there are issues within the company that need fixing.
EN: To compare two things, we add '-er' to short adjectives like 'close' (becoming 'closer'). We use 'than' if we want to mention the second thing being compared.
Bahasa Melayu: Untuk membandingkan dua perkara, kita menambah "-er" pada kata sifat pendek seperti "close" (menjadi "closer"). Jika anda menyebut perkara yang dibandingkan, ikuti dengan "than".
This bus is faster than the train.
Bas ini lebih laju daripada kereta api.
EN: In many cultures, 'commute time' (the time it takes to get to work) is a very common and acceptable reason for changing jobs, as it affects work-life balance.
EN: Use 'better than' to compare two things when one has a higher quality or value than the other.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "better than" untuk membandingkan dua perkara apabila satu perkara mempunyai kualiti atau nilai yang lebih tinggi daripada yang lain.
This coffee is better than the one I had yesterday.
Kopi ini lebih sedap daripada kopi yang saya minum semalam.
EN: In professional settings, it is common to mention 'better salary' as a reason for leaving, but it is usually paired with other reasons like 'growth' or 'location' to remain polite.
EN: Use 'Those are' to point to multiple things or ideas that were just mentioned.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "Those are" untuk merujuk kepada beberapa perkara atau idea yang baru sahaja disebutkan.
Those are my books.
Itu buku-buku saya.
EN: In Western workplace culture, 'I understand' is a professional way to acknowledge someone's decision without necessarily agreeing or disagreeing with the personal choice itself.
EN: Use 'will' + 'base verb' to talk about future feelings or actions that are certain to happen.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "will" + "kata kerja asal" untuk menceritakan perasaan atau tindakan masa hadapan yang pasti berlaku.
I will call you tomorrow.
Saya akan menghubungi anda esok.
EN: In Western workplace culture, it is common and polite to express personal sentiment like 'we will miss you' when a colleague leaves, emphasizing their value to the group.
EN: Use 'will' followed by the base form of a verb to talk about future feelings or intentions.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "will" diikuti dengan kata kerja asal untuk menceritakan perasaan atau niat pada masa hadapan.
I will call you tomorrow.
Saya akan menghubungi anda esok.
EN: In Western workplace culture, expressing personal feelings like 'missing' colleagues when leaving a job is a common way to maintain professional networks and show appreciation.
EN: Use 'will' + 'base verb' to talk about plans or events that are scheduled to happen in the future.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "will" + "kata kerja asal" untuk menceritakan rancangan atau acara yang dijadualkan berlaku pada masa hadapan.
We will have a meeting tomorrow.
Kita akan mengadakan mesyuarat esok.
EN: An 'exit interview' is a standard professional procedure in many Western companies. It is a meeting between an employee who is leaving and the HR department to discuss the employee's reasons for leaving and their experience with the company.
EN: Use 'will be' to describe a future state or condition that you are certain about.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "will be" untuk menggambarkan keadaan atau situasi masa hadapan yang anda pasti akan berlaku.
The weather will be sunny tomorrow.
Cuaca esok akan cerah.
EN: In a professional setting, an 'exit interview' is a standard procedure. Nina uses this sentence to reassure Ryan that the process is not a test or a confrontation.
EN: Use 'be + happy + to + verb' to show that you are willing and glad to do something for someone.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "be + happy + to + kata kerja" untuk menunjukkan bahawa anda gembira dan bersedia untuk melakukan sesuatu bagi seseorang.
I am happy to help you with your homework.
Saya berbesar hati untuk membantu anda dengan kerja rumah anda.
EN: In a professional setting, responding with 'I am happy to do it' shows a positive attitude and willingness to cooperate, which is highly valued in Western workplace culture.
EN: Use the pattern 'be grateful for + [something]' to show you are thankful for a specific action or thing.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan pola "be grateful for + [sesuatu]" untuk menunjukkan bahawa anda bersyukur atas tindakan atau perkara tertentu.
I am grateful for your help.
Saya sangat bersyukur atas bantuan anda.
EN: In Western workplace culture, expressing gratitude (even when someone is leaving) is a common way to maintain professional relationships and show respect for an employee's contribution.
EN: Use 'be grateful for + something' to express thanks for a specific thing or situation.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "be grateful for + sesuatu" untuk menyatakan rasa terima kasih atas perkara atau situasi tertentu.
I am grateful for your help.
Saya sangat bersyukur atas bantuan anda.
EN: In Western workplace culture, expressing gratitude when leaving a job is common. It helps maintain a professional relationship and 'leaves the door open' for future opportunities.
EN: The verb 'help' can be followed by an object and then another verb in its base form (without 'to') to show who is being assisted and what they are doing.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja "help" boleh diikuti dengan objek dan kemudian kata kerja lain dalam bentuk asalnya untuk menunjukkan tindakan membantu seseorang melakukan sesuatu.
My teacher helped me learn English.
Guru saya membantu saya belajar bahasa Inggeris.
EN: In professional settings, expressing gratitude for personal growth when leaving a job is a common way to maintain a positive relationship with a former employer.
EN: Use 'Good luck with' followed by a noun to wish someone success in a specific situation or event.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "Good luck with" diikuti dengan kata nama untuk mendoakan kejayaan seseorang dalam situasi atau acara tertentu.
Good luck with your exam tomorrow!
Semoga berjaya dengan peperiksaan anda esok!
EN: In Western workplace culture, it is common and professional to offer sincere well-wishes when a colleague leaves for a better opportunity, even if the team will miss them.
EN: Use 'so much' after 'thank you' to show a higher level of gratitude than just saying 'thank you'.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "so much" selepas "thank you" untuk menunjukkan rasa terima kasih yang lebih mendalam berbanding sekadar mengucapkan "thank you".
Thank you so much for your help.
Terima kasih banyak-banyak atas bantuan anda.
EN: In Western workplace culture, expressing sincere gratitude when leaving a job is important for maintaining professional networks (networking).
Kosa kata utama dengan sebutan IPA, definisi, contoh ayat, dan kuiz interaktif.
Dalam konteks: Peluang; merujuk kepada masa yang sesuai untuk mencapai sesuatu atau menambah baik keadaan.
Dalam konteks: Peletakan jawatan; merujuk kepada tindakan atau dokumen rasmi untuk memaklumkan majikan bahawa anda akan melepaskan jawatan.
Dalam konteks: Tempoh notis; merujuk kepada tempoh masa yang diberikan kepada majikan sebelum berhenti kerja.
Dalam konteks: Peralihan / penyerahan tugas; merujuk kepada proses berpindah dari satu keadaan atau fasa ke fasa yang lain.
Dalam konteks: Pengganti; merujuk kepada pekerja baharu yang akan mengambil alih jawatan seseorang.
Dalam konteks: Gaji; merujuk kepada bayaran tetap yang diterima oleh pekerja daripada majikan atas perkhidmatan yang diberikan.
Dalam konteks: Temu bual / sesi wawancara; dalam konteks ini merujuk kepada perbincangan rasmi sebelum berhenti kerja.
Dalam konteks: Bersyukur / berterima kasih; menunjukkan rasa penghargaan atas bantuan seseorang atau peluang yang diberikan.
Dalam konteks: Pengalaman; merujuk kepada pengetahuan dan kemahiran yang diperoleh sepanjang bekerja.
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, nota penggunaan, dan contoh ayat.
To be worrying or thinking about something.
Berada dalam fikiran, sedang memikirkan sesuatu
Physically present; meeting someone face-to-face.
Secara peribadi, bersemuka
A meeting between an employee who is leaving and their employer.
Temu bual berhenti kerja
The formal announcement or the period of time required before leaving a job.
Tempoh notis / Notis peletakan jawatan
A person who will take over the job or position of someone who is leaving.
Pengganti / Pengganti jawatan
The process of handing over responsibilities and knowledge to a successor.
Penyerahan tugas / Tempoh peralihan