EN: Use 'How are you?' as a standard greeting to ask about someone's well-being.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "How are you?" sebagai teguran standard untuk bertanyakan khabar seseorang.
How are you, Tom?
Apa khabar, Tom?
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'How are you?' is often used as a polite greeting rather than a deep inquiry into someone's life. A common short answer is 'I'm good, thanks!'
EN: Use 'I am' followed by an adjective to describe your current feeling or state.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "I am" yang diikuti dengan kata sifat untuk menggambarkan perasaan atau keadaan anda sekarang.
I am happy.
Saya sangat gembira.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, when someone asks 'How are you?', it is common to give a positive response like 'I am great' or 'I am good' as a polite social convention.
EN: Use 'This' to point to a singular noun that is near you, followed by 'is' and an adjective to describe it.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "This" untuk menunjuk kepada kata nama tunggal yang berada berdekatan dengan anda, diikuti oleh "is" dan kata sifat untuk membuat penerangan.
This book is good.
Buku ini sangat bagus.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'nice' is a very common, polite way to give a general compliment about a place or atmosphere.
EN: Use the Present Simple tense to talk about facts or things that are true for a long time, like your job.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan Present Simple tense untuk menceritakan fakta atau keadaan yang kekal bagi tempoh yang lama, seperti pekerjaan anda.
I live here.
Saya tinggal di sini.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is common to briefly explain why you are in a place if someone compliments it, as a way to keep the conversation going.
EN: To talk about things that happened in the past, we often add '-ed' to the end of the action word (verb).
Bahasa Melayu: Untuk bercakap tentang perkara yang berlaku pada masa lalu, kita biasanya menambah "-ed" di hujung kata kerja (kata aksi).
I played soccer yesterday.
Saya bermain bola sepak semalam.
EN: In English, 'watch a movie' is the standard phrase for viewing a film at home or in a theater. 'Yesterday' is a very common way to start a story in casual conversation.
EN: In casual conversation, you can ask a question by using 'What' followed by a noun to ask for specific information without a full sentence.
Bahasa Melayu: Dalam perbualan santai, anda boleh bertanyakan soalan dengan menggunakan 'What' diikuti dengan kata nama untuk meminta maklumat khusus tanpa perlu ayat yang lengkap.
What color?
Warna apa?
EN: In English-speaking cultures, saying 'Oh, really?' is a common way to show you are listening and interested in the conversation, even if you aren't actually surprised.
EN: Use 'It is called...' to introduce the name of a movie, book, or place.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "It is called..." untuk memperkenalkan tajuk filem, buku, atau nama tempat.
It is called "The Blue Sea."
Ia dipanggil "The Blue Sea".
EN: In English, movie titles are often placed in quotation marks or italicized to distinguish them from regular text.
EN: Use 'What + noun + is it?' to ask for specific information about an object or topic.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "What + kata nama + is it?" untuk meminta maklumat khusus tentang sesuatu objek atau topik.
What color is it?
Apakah warnanya?
EN: The word 'genre' is borrowed from French and is commonly used when discussing movies, music, and books.
EN: Use 'It is a...' to identify or describe a single thing or object.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "It is a..." untuk mengenal pasti atau menggambarkan satu objek atau benda tunggal.
It is a blue car.
Ia sebuah kereta berwarna biru.
EN: 'Science fiction' is often shortened to 'sci-fi' in casual conversation.
EN: Use 'too' at the end of a sentence to mean 'also' or 'as well'. It shows you agree with what someone just said.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "too" di hujung ayat untuk bermaksud "juga". Ini digunakan untuk menunjukkan bahawa anda bersetuju dengan apa yang baru dikatakan oleh orang lain.
I like apples too.
Saya juga suka epal.
EN: In English conversation, saying 'I like ... too' is a very common and friendly way to build rapport and show you have things in common with the speaker.
EN: Use 'is' to connect a singular subject (the plot) with an adjective (exciting) to describe it.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "is" untuk menghubungkan subjek tunggal (the plot) dengan kata sifat (exciting) bagi menggambarkan keadaan perkara tersebut.
The movie is very long.
Filem ini sangat panjang.
EN: In English, when discussing movies, 'exciting' is a common way to show enthusiasm. It is more natural than saying 'The plot is good' when you really enjoyed the action.
EN: Use 'What is... about?' to ask for the topic or subject of a story, movie, or book.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "What is... about?" untuk bertanyakan topik atau kandungan sesuatu cerita, filem, atau buku.
What is the book about?
Buku ini pasal apa?
EN: In English-speaking cultures, asking about the 'plot' is a common way to start a conversation about media without asking for 'spoilers' (secret endings).
EN: When the subject is one person (he, she, it, or a girl), we add 's' or 'es' to the action word (verb) in the present tense.
Bahasa Melayu: Apabila subjek ialah kata ganti nama orang ketiga tunggal (seperti: he, she, it, atau seorang budak perempuan), kita menambah 's' atau 'es' pada kata kerja dalam tatasusunan present tense.
He plays the guitar.
Dia bermain gitar.
EN: Use 'sound' + adjective to share your opinion or reaction to something you just heard.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "sound" + kata sifat untuk berkongsi pandangan atau reaksi anda terhadap sesuatu yang baru anda dengar.
That sounds great!
Dengarnya bagus tu!
EN: In English-speaking cultures, showing enthusiasm with phrases like 'That sounds fun!' is a common way to be polite and keep a conversation going.
EN: Use 'is' to describe a singular person or thing with an adjective.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "is" untuk menghubungkan orang atau benda tunggal dengan kata sifat bagi menggambarkan ciri-cirinya.
The movie is good.
Filem ini sangat bagus.
EN: In English, 'great' is a very common way to express strong positive feelings, often more enthusiastic than just saying 'good'.
EN: Use 'What is (someone) like?' to ask about a person's personality or character traits.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "What is (seseorang) like?" untuk bertanyakan tentang keperibadian atau perwatakan seseorang.
What is your teacher like?
Bagaimanakah perwatakan guru anda?
EN: In English, 'What is she like?' asks about personality, while 'What does she look like?' asks about physical appearance.
EN: Use 'is' after 'She' to describe a person's personality or traits using adjectives.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'is' selepas 'She', kemudian ikuti dengan kata sifat untuk menggambarkan perwatakan atau sifat seseorang.
He is kind and funny.
Dia baik hati dan juga kelakar.
EN: In English, it is common to use two positive adjectives joined by 'and' to give a quick, positive summary of a character or person.
EN: Use 'want to' followed by a verb to express a desire to do an action.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "want to" yang diikuti dengan kata kerja untuk menyatakan keinginan untuk melakukan sesuatu tindakan.
I want to eat an apple.
Saya nak makan sebiji epal.
EN: In casual conversation, 'want to' is very frequently pronounced as 'wanna'.
EN: Use the pattern 'I recommend + [something]' to tell someone that something is good and they should try it.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan pola "I recommend + [sesuatu]" untuk memberitahu seseorang bahawa sesuatu itu bagus dan mengesyorkan mereka mencubanya.
I recommend this book.
Saya mengesyorkan buku ini.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, sharing recommendations is a common way to build rapport and start conversations about shared interests.
EN: Use 'Where can I...?' to ask for a location or platform to do something.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "Where can I...?" untuk bertanyakan lokasi atau platform untuk melakukan sesuatu.
Where can I buy coffee?
Di mana saya boleh beli kopi?
EN: In modern English, 'watch it' often refers to streaming services like Netflix or Disney+, not just physical cinemas.
EN: Use 'on' to talk about digital platforms, websites, or streaming services.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'on' untuk bercakap tentang kandungan di platform digital, laman web, atau perkhidmatan penstriman.
The video is on YouTube.
Video ini ada di YouTube.
EN: Netflix is a global streaming service. In English, we always use the preposition 'on' for apps and websites.
EN: Use 'Let's' (Let us) followed by a base verb to suggest doing an activity together.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "Let's" (Let us) yang diikuti dengan kata kerja asal untuk mencadangkan melakukan sesuatu aktiviti bersama-sama.
Let's go to the park.
Jom kita pergi ke taman.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'Let's...' is a very common and friendly way to accept an invitation or make a plan with friends.
EN: Use 'How about + [Time/Noun]' to make a suggestion or check someone's availability.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "How about + [Masa/Kata Nama]" untuk membuat cadangan atau bertanyakan kelapangan masa atau kesudian seseorang.
How about coffee?
Bagaimana kalau kita minum kopi?
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'Sure!' is a very common, friendly way to say 'Yes' or 'I agree' in casual conversation.
EN: Use 'See you + [time]' to make a plan to meet someone in the future. 'Then' refers to the specific time just mentioned.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "See you + [masa]" untuk membuat janji temu pada masa akan datang. "Then" merujuk kepada masa khusus yang baru disebutkan.
See you tomorrow!
Jumpa esok!
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'See you then' is a very common and friendly way to confirm a scheduled appointment or social gathering.
Kosa kata utama dengan sebutan IPA, definisi, contoh ayat, dan kuiz interaktif.
Dalam konteks: Hari sebelum hari ini
Dalam konteks: Genre atau jenis (seni, penulisan, muzik, atau filem)
Dalam konteks: Sains fiksyen; filem sains fiksyen
Dalam konteks: Plot atau jalan cerita (filem, novel, dll.)
Dalam konteks: Menyeronokkan; mendebarkan
Dalam konteks: Pengembaraan; mengembara ke (sesebuah tempat)
Dalam konteks: Watak (dalam filem atau buku)
Dalam konteks: Berani
Dalam konteks: Mengesyorkan
Dalam konteks: Sempurna; amat sesuai
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, nota penggunaan, dan contoh ayat.
Used to ask about someone's personality or appearance.
Dia orang yang bagaimana?
Used to make a suggestion or offer.
Bagaimana dengan...? / ...boleh?
Used to say goodbye when a specific time to meet has been agreed upon.
Jumpa lagi nanti!
A person in a novel, play, or movie.
Watak / Karakter
The main events of a play, movie, or similar work, devised and presented by the writer as a sequence.
Plot / Jalan cerita