EN: Use 'Please' followed by a base verb to make a polite request or command.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "Please" yang diikuti dengan kata kerja kata dasar untuk membuat permintaan atau arahan yang sopan.
Please open the door.
Sila buka pintu.
EN: In Western business culture, it is common to use the person's first name even in formal settings like interviews to create a friendly atmosphere.
EN: Use 'Thank you very much' to show more politeness or gratitude than just saying 'Thank you'.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "Thank you very much" untuk menunjukkan kesopanan atau rasa terima kasih yang lebih mendalam berbanding sekadar menyebut "Thank you".
Thank you very much for your help.
Terima kasih banyak-banyak atas bantuan anda.
EN: In Western business culture, it is common and polite to address someone by their first name after an initial introduction, especially in a friendly company culture.
EN: Use 'How are you doing?' as a common way to ask someone about their current state or feelings. It is slightly more casual than 'How are you?'.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "How are you doing?" sebagai cara biasa untuk bertanyakan keadaan atau perasaan seseorang semasa. Ini sedikit lebih mesra dan santai berbanding "How are you?".
How are you doing this morning?
Apa khabar anda pagi ini?
EN: In English-speaking cultures, this question is often used as a greeting rather than a deep inquiry into one's life. A short, positive answer like 'I'm doing well, thanks' is standard.
EN: Use the 'be verb + doing' structure to describe your current state or feelings when answering 'How are you?'.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan struktur "be verb + doing" untuk menggambarkan keadaan atau perasaan anda semasa, yang sering digunakan untuk menjawab "Apa khabar?".
I am feeling happy today.
Saya rasa sangat gembira hari ini.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'How are you?' is often a polite greeting rather than a deep question. Responding with 'I am doing well' followed by a 'thank you' is the standard professional way to acknowledge the greeting.
EN: Use 'Can you...' to ask someone to do something or to ask for information in a polite but direct way.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "Can you..." untuk meminta seseorang melakukan sesuatu atau meminta maklumat secara sopan dan terus.
Can you tell me your name?
Bolehkah anda beritahu saya nama anda?
EN: In job interviews, 'experience' usually refers to professional work history rather than general life experiences. It is a standard prompt for candidates to summarize their career.
EN: Use the Past Simple tense (verb + ed) to talk about a job or action that finished in the past.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan Past Simple tense (kata kerja + ed) untuk bercakap tentang pekerjaan atau tindakan yang telah selesai pada masa lalu.
I worked as a teacher for three years.
Saya pernah bekerja sebagai guru selama tiga tahun.
EN: In Western job interviews, it is common to use 'worked as' followed by a job title to clearly state your professional background.
EN: Use the past tense verb 'led' (from 'lead') to talk about work responsibilities you had in the past.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan kata kerja bentuk masa lampau "led" (daripada "lead") untuk bercakap tentang tanggungjawab kerja yang pernah anda kendalikan pada masa lalu.
I led a project last year.
Saya telah memimpin satu projek pada tahun lepas.
EN: In job interviews, using 'I led' or 'I managed' shows leadership skills, which is highly valued in Western corporate culture even for small teams.
EN: Use 'sound' + adjective to express your impression or opinion about something you just heard.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "sound" + kata sifat untuk menyampaikan tanggapan atau pendapat anda tentang sesuatu yang baru anda dengar.
That sounds interesting.
Bunyinya sangat menarik.
EN: In Western job interviews, 'strengths' refers to specific skills or personality traits that make you a good fit for the job. It is common for interviewers to use positive reinforcement like 'That sounds great' to build rapport.
EN: Use 'be good at' followed by a verb ending in '-ing' to describe a skill or something you do well.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "be good at" yang diikuti dengan kata kerja berakhiran "-ing" untuk menggambarkan kemahiran atau perkara yang anda mahir lakukan.
She is good at playing the piano.
Dia mahir bermain piano.
EN: In job interviews, 'solving problems' and 'helping others' are highly valued soft skills that demonstrate initiative and teamwork.
EN: Use 'Why do you...' to ask for a reason or purpose behind someone's actions.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "Why do you..." untuk bertanyakan sebab atau tujuan di sebalik tindakan seseorang.
Why do you like this book?
Mengapa anda menyukai buku ini?
EN: In job interviews, this question is used to gauge a candidate's interest in the specific company rather than just any job. It's an opportunity to show you have researched the company.
EN: Use 'like' followed by nouns to express positive feelings about specific things. When listing multiple things, use 'and' to connect them.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "like" yang diikuti dengan kata nama untuk menyatakan perasaan suka terhadap perkara tertentu. Apabila menyenaraikan pelbagai perkara, gunakan "and" untuk menghubungkannya.
I like your office and the team.
Saya suka pejabat dan pasukan anda.
EN: In job interviews, mentioning 'company culture' shows that you have researched the company and care about fitting into the work environment, which is highly valued by employers.
EN: Use 'want to' followed by a base verb to express a desire or goal.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "want to" yang diikuti dengan kata kerja kata dasar untuk menyatakan keinginan atau matlamat.
I want to travel to Japan next year.
Saya ingin melancong ke Jepun pada tahun hadapan.
EN: In Western job interviews, emphasizing personal growth and a 'growth mindset' is highly valued as it shows you are motivated and adaptable.
EN: Use 'Let's' (Let us) followed by a base verb to suggest doing an activity together.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "Let's" (singkatan bagi Let us) yang diikuti dengan kata kerja kata dasar untuk mencadangkan supaya melakukan sesuatu aktiviti bersama-sama.
Let's go to the park.
Jom kita pergi ke taman.
EN: In many Western job interviews, the employer usually initiates the discussion about salary after evaluating the candidate's fit.
EN: Use 'What + [Noun]' to ask for specific information about a category (like salary range, color, or time).
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "What + [Kata Nama]" untuk bertanyakan maklumat khusus tentang sesuatu kategori (seperti julat gaji, warna, atau masa).
What color do you like?
Warna apa yang anda suka?
EN: In many English-speaking business cultures, discussing salary is standard during the later stages of an interview. Using the word 'range' (a minimum and maximum) is considered more flexible and professional than stating a single fixed number.
EN: Use 'between A and B' to talk about a range or choice involving two specific points or numbers.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "between A and B" untuk bercakap tentang julat atau pilihan yang melibatkan dua titik atau nombor khusus.
The meeting is between 2:00 and 3:00.
Mesyuarat adalah antara pukul dua hingga pukul tiga.
EN: In many Western job interviews, salary is often discussed as an annual gross amount (before taxes). 'Eighty thousand' usually refers to the yearly pay.
EN: Use 'within' to show that something is inside a specific limit or range, such as money or time.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "within" untuk menunjukkan bahawa sesuatu berada di dalam had atau julat tertentu, seperti jumlah wang atau masa.
The price is within my budget.
Harga ini berada dalam lingkungan belanjawan saya.
EN: In job interviews, 'within our range' is a standard professional way to confirm that the candidate's salary expectations match the company's budget without committing to a final number yet.
EN: Use 'What is your...' to ask for specific information about someone, such as their name, job, or schedule.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "What is your..." untuk bertanyakan maklumat khusus tentang seseorang, seperti nama, pekerjaan, atau jadual masa.
What is your phone number?
Apakah nombor telefon anda?
EN: In job interviews, 'availability' refers to when you can start working or which shifts you can take. It is a professional way to ask about your schedule.
EN: Use 'in + [time period]' to talk about when something will happen in the future, counting from now.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "in + [tempoh masa]" untuk menyatakan sesuatu yang akan berlaku selepas tempoh masa tertentu dari sekarang.
I will finish the report in three days.
Saya akan menyiapkan laporan ini dalam masa tiga hari.
EN: In many Western countries, 'two weeks' notice' is the standard professional courtesy when leaving a job, which is why Ryan mentions this specific timeframe.
EN: Use 'work' to mean that a plan, time, or situation is suitable or convenient.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "work" untuk bermaksud bahawa sesuatu rancangan, masa, atau keadaan adalah sesuai atau mudah.
Does Friday work for you?
Adakah hari Jumaat sesuai untuk anda?
EN: In professional settings, saying 'That works for us' is a polite and direct way to agree to a timeline or condition without being overly formal.
EN: Use 'Will there be...?' to ask about the existence of something in the future.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "Will there be...?" untuk bertanyakan kewujudan sesuatu pada masa hadapan.
Will there be a meeting tomorrow?
Adakah akan ada mesyuarat esok?
EN: In many Western job markets, asking about the next steps (like a second interview) shows your interest and helps you manage your expectations.
EN: Use 'will' to talk about future actions or promises made at the moment of speaking.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "will" untuk bercakap tentang tindakan masa hadapan atau janji yang dibuat pada saat bertutur.
I will call you tomorrow.
Saya akan menghubungi anda esok.
EN: In professional settings, 'follow-up' refers to any action taken after a meeting or interview to maintain contact or provide more information. It is considered polite and shows high interest.
EN: Use 'Thank you for + noun' to show gratitude for a specific thing or action.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "Thank you for + kata nama" untuk menunjukkan rasa terima kasih atas perkara atau tindakan tertentu.
Thank you for your help.
Terima kasih atas bantuan anda.
EN: In professional settings like interviews, it is standard etiquette to thank the interviewer for their time. Adding the person's name makes the interaction feel more personal and respectful.
EN: Use 'It was nice to meet you' at the end of a first meeting to say goodbye politely.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "It was nice to meet you" pada akhir pertemuan pertama untuk mengucapkan selamat tinggal secara sopan.
It was nice to meet you, Sarah. Have a good day!
Gembira dapat berkenalan dengan anda, Sarah. Semoga hari anda menyenangkan!
EN: In professional settings, using 'It was nice to meet you' (past tense) is standard at the end of a meeting, whereas 'It is nice to meet you' (present tense) is used at the beginning.
EN: Use 'too' at the end of a sentence to mean 'also' or 'as well'. It is commonly used in polite responses.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "too" di hujung ayat untuk bermaksud "juga". Ia biasanya digunakan dalam maklum balas yang sopan.
I am a student too.
Saya juga seorang pelajar.
EN: In professional settings, repeating the sentiment with 'too' is a standard way to show mutual respect at the end of an interview or meeting.
EN: Use 'will be' to talk about a future state or action that is planned or promised.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "will be" untuk bercakap tentang keadaan atau tindakan masa hadapan yang dirancang atau dijanjikan.
I will be at home tonight.
Saya akan berada di rumah malam ini.
EN: In professional settings, 'We will be in touch' is a polite way to end a meeting or interview, indicating that the speaker will contact the other person later with an update.
EN: 'You too' is a common short response used to return a wish or greeting back to the other person without repeating the whole sentence.
Bahasa Melayu: 「You too」ialah jawapan ringkas yang biasa digunakan untuk membalas ucapan atau salam kembali kepada penutur, tanpa perlu mengulang seluruh ayat.
Have a nice weekend! You too!
Selamat bercuti hujung minggu! Kamu juga!
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is considered polite to return a well-wish (like 'Have a great day') with 'You too' before saying goodbye.
Kosa kata utama dengan sebutan IPA, definisi, contoh ayat, dan kuiz interaktif.
Dalam konteks: Pengetahuan atau kemahiran yang diperoleh dalam bidang tertentu
Dalam konteks: Individu yang menulis dan membangunkan perisian komputer; pembangun perisian
Dalam konteks: Kekuatan atau kelebihan dan kemahiran seseorang
Dalam konteks: Nilai dan suasana kerja sesebuah organisasi atau syarikat
Dalam konteks: Gaji atau bayaran tetap yang dibayar oleh majikan kepada pekerja secara berkala
Dalam konteks: Julat perubahan atau variasi dalam had tertentu
Dalam konteks: Masa atau tarikh seseorang terluang untuk mula bekerja atau menghadiri aktiviti
Dalam konteks: Sesi temuduga yang dijalankan untuk menilai pemohon kerja
Dalam konteks: Tindakan atau mesej susulan (berkenaan langkah seterusnya)
Dalam konteks: Menjangkakan atau berharap untuk mendapat hasil tertentu
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, nota penggunaan, dan contoh ayat.
To sit down; a polite way to invite someone to sit.
Silakan duduk
To communicate with someone or maintain contact.
Terus berhubung; hubungi lagi
To be able to do something well.
Mahir dalam...
The span between the minimum and maximum base salary that an employer is willing to pay for a specific job.
Julat gaji
The specific date or time when a candidate is free to start a new job or attend a meeting.
Ketersediaan
A communication or action intended to continue or further a previous contact or activity.
Susulan