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EN: Use 'Nice to meet you' as a standard polite greeting when meeting someone for the first time.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "Nice to meet you" sebagai ucapan sopan yang standard apabila bertemu seseorang buat kali pertama.
Nice to meet you, Mr. Smith.
Gembira bertemu dengan anda, Encik Smith.
EN: In Western culture, 'Hey there' is a friendly and casual way to start a conversation, often followed by a self-introduction.
EN: Use 'too' at the end of a sentence to mean 'also' or 'as well'. It is commonly used when responding to a greeting or a statement that applies to you as well.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "too" di penghujung ayat untuk bermaksud "juga". Ia biasanya digunakan untuk membalas ucapan selamat atau menunjukkan bahawa anda mengalami situasi yang sama.
I like pizza too!
Saya pun suka piza!
EN: In English-speaking cultures, responding with 'Nice to meet you too' is a standard and polite way to acknowledge someone you've just met for the first time.
EN: Use 'This is a/an + adjective + noun' to give a positive opinion about something you are currently experiencing.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan pola ayat "This is a/an + adjective + noun" untuk memberikan pendapat positif tentang sesuatu yang sedang anda sertai atau alami.
This is a beautiful movie.
Ini sebuah filem yang sangat indah.
EN: In Western culture, 'barbecue' (BBQ) is a very common social event for meeting new people, often held in backyards or parks during weekends.
EN: Use the Past Simple tense (verb + ed) to talk about actions that happened and finished at a specific time in the past, like 'last week'.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan Past Simple tense (kata kerja + ed) untuk bercakap tentang tindakan yang telah berlaku dan selesai pada waktu tertentu di masa lalu (seperti "minggu lepas").
I watched a movie last night.
Saya telah menonton satu filem malam semalam.
EN: In casual English, 'Yeah' is much more common than 'Yes'. Also, mentioning a friend's name (Tom) even if the listener doesn't know them is a common way to make a story feel more personal and real.
EN: Use 'Where are you from?' to ask about someone's hometown or country of origin. It is a common way to start a conversation with new people.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "Where are you from?" untuk bertanyakan tentang kampung halaman atau negara asal seseorang. Ini merupakan cara biasa untuk memulakan perbualan dengan rakan baharu.
Where are you from, Sarah?
Sarah, anda berasal dari mana?
EN: In Western culture, asking 'Where are you from?' is a friendly icebreaker. However, if someone looks like a minority, asking this repeatedly can sometimes be sensitive as it might imply they don't 'belong' there. In this context (a party), it's perfectly normal.
EN: Use 'but' to connect two different or contrasting ideas in one sentence.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'but' untuk menyambungkan dua idea yang berbeza atau berlawanan dalam satu ayat.
I like coffee, but I don't like tea.
Saya suka kopi, tetapi tidak suka teh.
EN: In the U.S., it is very common for people to move between cities for work or school, so 'Where are you from?' and 'When did you move here?' are standard small talk questions.
EN: Use 'ago' to say how far back in the past something happened. It always comes after the time period (e.g., two days ago, one year ago).
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "ago" untuk menyatakan berapa lama sesuatu telah berlalu di masa lampau. Ia sentiasa diletakkan selepas tempoh masa (contohnya: two days ago, a year ago).
I started my new job three weeks ago.
Saya memulakan pekerjaan baharu saya tiga minggu lepas.
EN: In casual English, 'Oh cool!' is a very common way to show you are listening and find the other person's information interesting without being overly dramatic.
EN: Use 'How do you like...?' to ask for someone's opinion or feelings about something they are experiencing.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "How do you like...?" untuk bertanyakan pendapat atau perasaan seseorang tentang sesuatu yang sedang dialaminya.
How do you like your new job?
Bagaimana perasaan anda tentang pekerjaan baharu anda?
EN: In Western culture, asking 'How do you like... so far?' is a common way to show interest in a newcomer's experience without being too intrusive.
EN: Use 'a lot' after a verb to show that you like or do something very much.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'a lot' selepas kata kerja untuk menunjukkan bahawa anda sangat menyukai atau kerap melakukan sesuatu.
I travel a lot during summer.
Saya kerap melancong pada musim panas.
EN: In casual conversations, people often use 'a lot' or 'really' to show enthusiasm. Complimenting the food is a common and polite way to keep a conversation going at a social gathering like a barbecue.
EN: The phrase 'What do you do for work?' is a standard way to ask about someone's job or profession in English.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa "What do you do for work?" ialah cara standard dalam bahasa Inggeris untuk bertanyakan tentang kerjaya atau pekerjaan seseorang.
What do you do for a living?
Apakah pekerjaan anda? (Apakah kerjaya anda?)
EN: In Western culture, asking 'What do you do?' is a very common icebreaker when meeting someone new. It is generally considered a polite way to start a conversation, rather than being overly personal.
EN: Use 'And you?' as a short way to ask the same question back to someone during a conversation.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "And you?" sebagai cara ringkas untuk bertanyakan soalan yang sama kembali kepada seseorang dalam perbualan.
I am hungry. And you?
Saya sangat lapar. Anda pula bagaimana?
EN: In Western networking culture, it is common to ask about someone's job early in the conversation. 'And you?' is the standard way to reciprocate the question.
EN: Use 'I'm a [job title]' to tell someone what your profession is. Always use 'a' or 'an' before the job name.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "I'm a [job title]" untuk memberitahu seseorang tentang profesion anda. Sentiasa gunakan kata sandang a atau an sebelum gelaran jawatan.
I'm a teacher at a local school.
Saya seorang guru di sekolah tempatan.
EN: In casual English conversations, people often specify the location of their work (like 'the downtown gym') to provide more context and keep the conversation going.
EN: Use 'What are your...' to ask about plural things (more than one) that belong to the person you are talking to.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "What are your..." untuk bertanyakan tentang perkara kata majmuk (lebih daripada satu) yang dimiliki oleh seseorang.
What are your favorite colors?
Apakah warna-warna kegemaran anda?
EN: In English-speaking cultures, asking about hobbies is a common and safe 'small talk' topic when meeting someone new. It helps find common interests.
EN: Use the '-ing' form of a verb after 'love' or 'like' to talk about hobbies or activities you enjoy.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan bentuk '-ing' bagi kata kerja selepas love atau like untuk bercakap tentang hobi atau aktiviti yang anda gemari.
I love swimming and reading books.
Saya suka berenang dan membaca.
EN: In many English-speaking cultures, discussing outdoor activities and sports is a common way to build rapport when meeting someone new.
EN: When using verbs like 'like', 'love', or 'enjoy' to talk about hobbies, we add '-ing' to the following action verbs (gerunds).
Bahasa Melayu: Apabila menggunakan kata kerja seperti 'like', 'love', atau 'enjoy' untuk bercakap tentang hobi, kita menambah '-ing' pada kata kerja tindakan yang mengikutinya (kata nama gerund).
I like swimming and reading.
Saya suka berenang dan membaca.
EN: In casual English conversations, responding with 'That sounds [adjective]!' is a very common way to show active listening and interest in what the other person is saying.
EN: Use 'can' to express ability or to offer help to someone.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'can' untuk menyatakan kebolehan atau untuk menawarkan bantuan kepada seseorang.
I can help you with your homework.
Saya boleh bantu anda buat kerja rumah.
EN: In casual English conversation, offering to share a skill (like exercises) is a common way to show friendliness and keep the conversation going.
EN: Use 'will be' to talk about a future feeling or situation that you expect to happen.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "will be" untuk bercakap tentang perasaan atau situasi masa depan yang anda jangkakan akan berlaku.
The movie will be exciting!
Filem itu pasti sangat menyeronokkan!
EN: In casual English, 'awesome' is one of the most common ways to express enthusiasm or agreement with a plan. Adding the person's name after 'Thanks' makes the conversation feel more personal and friendly.
EN: Use 'Do you have any...' to ask if someone possesses something or has specific plans. 'Any' is commonly used in questions with plural nouns.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "Do you have any..." untuk bertanyakan sama ada seseorang mempunyai sesuatu atau rancangan khusus. Dalam ayat tanya, any biasanya digunakan dengan kata nama jamak.
Do you have any questions?
Adakah anda mempunyai sebarang soalan?
EN: Asking about weekend plans is a standard way to build rapport and show interest in someone's life in English-speaking cultures, often serving as a bridge to an invitation.
EN: Use 'was thinking about' + Verb-ing to talk about a plan or idea you are considering in a polite or tentative way.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "was thinking about" + Verb-ing untuk menyatakan rancangan atau idea yang sedang anda pertimbangkan secara sopan atau tidak pasti.
I was thinking about going to the park.
Saya sedang berfikir untuk pergi ke taman.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, using 'I was thinking about...' is a common way to sound less demanding or to leave room for other suggestions when talking about plans.
EN: Use 'will' followed by a base verb to talk about future plans or intentions.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "will" yang diikutsertakan dengan kata kerja dasar untuk bercakap tentang rancangan atau niat pada masa hadapan.
I will go to the park tomorrow.
Saya akan pergi ke taman esok.
EN: In Western culture, 'my place' is a very common, casual way to say 'my home' or 'my apartment' when inviting friends over.
EN: Use 'sounds + adjective' to give your opinion or reaction to something you just heard.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "sounds + adjective" untuk memberikan pendapat atau reaksi anda terhadap sesuatu yang baru anda dengar.
That sounds great!
Dengarnya bagus tu!
EN: In English-speaking cultures, responding with 'That sounds...' is a very common and polite way to show you are listening and interested in someone's suggestion.
EN: Use 'will' to talk about things you decide to do at the moment of speaking, or to make promises about the future.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'will' untuk menyatakan keputusan yang dibuat secara spontan pada waktu bercakap, atau untuk membuat janji tentang masa depan.
I will call you tomorrow.
Saya akan menghubungi anda esok.
EN: In modern English, 'text' is commonly used as a verb instead of saying 'send a text message'. It is a very casual and efficient way to communicate.
EN: Use 'will' to make a spontaneous decision or offer to do something at the moment of speaking.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "will" untuk membuat keputusan spontan atau menawarkan diri untuk melakukan sesuatu pada ketika itu.
I will help you with your bags.
Saya akan bantu anda bawakan beg itu.
EN: In Western culture, when invited to a casual gathering like a barbecue, it is polite to offer to bring something small like drinks, snacks, or a side dish.
EN: Use 'It was nice meeting you' at the end of a conversation to say goodbye to someone you just met for the first time.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "It was nice meeting you" di akhir perbualan untuk mengucapkan selamat tinggal kepada seseorang yang baru anda temui.
It was nice meeting you, Sarah. Have a good day!
Gembira dapat bertemu dengan anda, Sarah. Semoga hari anda menyenangkan!
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is common to use the person's name at the end of a greeting or farewell to show friendliness and that you remembered their name.
EN: Use 'See you + [time]' to say goodbye when you plan to meet someone again at a specific time.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "See you + [time]" untuk mengucapkan selamat tinggal apabila anda merancang untuk bertemu lagi dengan seseorang pada waktu tertentu.
See you tomorrow!
Jumpa esok!
EN: 'Same here' is a very common informal way to say 'I feel the same way' or 'Me too' in social situations.
Kosa kata utama dengan sebutan IPA, definisi, contoh ayat, dan kuiz interaktif.
Dalam konteks: Menganjurkan, merancang (aktiviti)
Dalam konteks: Jurutera perisian
Dalam konteks: Jurulatih kecergasan
Dalam konteks: Hobi / Kegemaran masa lapang
Dalam konteks: Berdaki, melakukan aktiviti mendaki
Dalam konteks: Senaman, latihan fizikal
Dalam konteks: Meneroka, bersiar-siar di sesuatu tempat
Dalam konteks: alamat
Dalam konteks: makanan ringan / snek
Dalam konteks: Hebat / terbaik
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, nota penggunaan, dan contoh ayat.
Up to this point; until now.
setakat ini
To relocate to this specific place or city.
pindah ke sini
A common way to ask someone about their job or profession.
Apakah pekerjaan anda?
To consider a possibility or a plan.
mempertimbangkan, bercadang
Used to say that you feel the same way or are in the same situation.
saya juga, saya pun sama
A professional who applies engineering principles to the design, development, and maintenance of computer software.
Jurutera perisian
A person's home, house, or apartment.
Rumah saya / Tempat saya
To send a text message to someone using a mobile phone.
Menghantar mesej kepada anda