EN: Use 'Welcome to' followed by a place to greet someone arriving at a specific location.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "Welcome to" yang diikuti dengan tempat untuk menyambut ketibaan seseorang di lokasi tertentu.
Welcome to my home.
Selamat datang ke rumah saya.
EN: In English-speaking countries, staff usually greet customers immediately upon entry to create a friendly atmosphere.
EN: Use 'very much' after 'Thank you' to show more gratitude.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'very much' selepas 'Thank you' untuk menunjukkan rasa terima kasih yang lebih.
Thank you very much for the water.
Terima kasih banyak-banyak atas air ini.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is common to say 'Hi' and 'Thank you' even for small gestures, like being greeted at a restaurant. It builds a friendly atmosphere.
EN: Use 'Please' followed by a verb to make a polite request or command. This is called an imperative sentence.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'Please' yang diikuti dengan kata kerja untuk membuat permintaan atau arahan secara sopan. Ini dipanggil ayat perintah.
Please open the door.
Sila buka pintu.
EN: In Western restaurants, it is common for a host or server to lead you to a specific table rather than you choosing one yourself.
EN: Use 'This + noun' to talk about something close to you. Use 'is' to connect the noun to a word that describes it (an adjective).
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "This + kata nama" untuk merujuk kepada sesuatu yang dekat dengan anda. Gunakan "is" untuk menghubungkan kata nama dengan kata yang memerihalkannya (kata sifat).
This coffee is hot.
Kopi ini panas.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is common to give a small compliment when being seated at a restaurant to create a friendly atmosphere.
EN: Use 'Here is...' to show or give something to someone nearby.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "Here is..." untuk menunjukkan atau memberikan sesuatu kepada seseorang yang berdekatan.
Here is your key.
Ini kunci anda.
EN: In Western restaurants, servers usually hand you the menu immediately after you are seated as a sign of welcome.
EN: Use 'look' + adjective to describe the appearance of something or someone.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "look" + kata sifat untuk menceritakan rupa bentuk sesuatu atau seseorang.
The pizza looks delicious.
Piza ini nampak sedap.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is common to give a small compliment like 'It looks great' when receiving food or a menu to show appreciation for the service.
EN: Use 'What is your...' to ask for information or an opinion about something belonging to the person you are talking to.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "What is your..." untuk meminta maklumat atau pandangan tentang sesuatu milik orang yang anda ajak berbual.
What is your favorite food?
Apakah makanan kegemaran anda?
EN: In Western restaurants, it is very common and polite to ask the server for a recommendation if you are unsure what to order.
EN: Use 'is' to describe a singular thing (the chicken pasta) with an adjective (popular).
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'is' untuk menceritakan sesuatu yang tunggal (chicken pasta) dengan kata sifat (popular).
The apple is very sweet.
Epal ini sangat manis.
EN: In Western restaurants, servers often recommend 'popular' dishes to help customers decide quickly, as it implies many people enjoy the taste.
EN: Use 'also' before an adjective or after the verb 'is' to add more information that is similar to what was said before.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'also' sebelum kata sifat atau selepas kata kerja 'is' untuk menambah maklumat lanjut yang serupa dengan apa yang telah dinyatakan sebelumnya.
The coffee is also hot.
Kopi ini juga panas.
EN: In English-speaking restaurants, servers often suggest a second option using 'also' to give the customer more choices without being pushy.
EN: Use 'have' to talk about medical conditions or physical states you are experiencing.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "have" untuk menceritakan masalah kesihatan atau keadaan fizikal yang sedang anda alami.
I have a cold.
Saya selsema.
EN: In Western countries, informing the server about allergies is very common and important for safety. Restaurants take this very seriously.
EN: Use 'cannot' (or 'can't') before a verb to show that you are unable to do something or are not allowed to do it.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "cannot" (atau "can't") sebelum kata kerja untuk menunjukkan bahawa anda tidak mampu melakukan sesuatu atau tidak dibenarkan melakukannya.
I cannot drink milk.
Saya tidak boleh minum susu.
EN: In many Western countries, food allergies (like nut allergies) are taken very seriously in restaurants. It is common and important to inform your server about them.
EN: Use 'at all' at the end of a negative sentence to add emphasis, meaning 'not even a little bit'.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'at all' di hujung ayat negatif untuk penekanan, yang bermaksud 'langsung tidak'.
I am not tired at all.
Saya langsung tidak penat.
EN: In a restaurant setting, 'No problem at all' is a polite way for staff to reassure customers that their special requests (like allergies) are understood and can be handled easily.
EN: Use 'has no' to say that something does not contain a specific ingredient or item. It is a simple way to express 'zero' of something.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "has no" untuk memberitahu bahawa sesuatu itu tidak mengandungi bahan atau barang tertentu. Ini cara mudah untuk menyatakan bahawa sesuatu itu "tiada".
The soup has no salt.
Sup ini tiada garam.
EN: In many English-speaking countries, food allergies (especially nut allergies) are taken very seriously in restaurants. Staff will often double-check ingredients to ensure safety.
EN: Use 'I want + [noun]' to express a desire or choice in a simple way.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "I want + [kata nama]" untuk menyatakan kehendak atau pilihan anda secara mudah.
I want the soup.
Saya mahukan sup ini.
EN: While 'I want' is grammatically correct, in many English-speaking restaurants, 'I would like' or 'I'll have' is considered more polite when ordering.
EN: Use 'And...' to add another item to your order, and end with 'please' to be polite.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "And..." untuk menambah barang pesanan anda, dan akhiri dengan "please" untuk bersikap sopan.
And a cup of tea, please.
Dan secawan teh, sila.
EN: In many Western restaurants, tap water is free and commonly served in a glass. Saying 'please' is essential when making requests to service staff.
EN: Use 'Here is...' to give or show something to someone who is close to you.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "Here is..." untuk menyerahkan sesuatu kepada seseorang, atau menunjuk kepada barang berdekatan.
Here is your key.
Ini kunci anda.
EN: In restaurants, servers often say 'Here is your...' or 'Here you go' when placing food on the table to acknowledge the service.
EN: Using 'And' at the start of a short sentence is common in spoken English to add an item to a list or a sequence of actions.
Bahasa Melayu: Penggunaan 'And' di permulaan ayat pendek adalah perkara biasa dalam bahasa Inggeris lisan untuk menambah barang pada senarai atau urutan tindakan.
And your change.
Dan ini baki wang anda.
EN: In Western restaurants, servers often list items as they place them on the table to confirm the order is correct.
EN: Use 'look' + adjective to describe how something appears to you.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "look" + kata sifat untuk menggambarkan rupa atau gambaran luaran sesuatu pada pandangan anda.
You look happy.
Anda nampak gembira.
EN: In Western culture, it is polite to compliment the food when it is served, showing appreciation to the host or chef.
EN: Use the structure 'Subject + is + Adjective' to describe the quality or state of something.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan struktur "Subjek + is + Kata Sifat" untuk menceritakan kualiti atau keadaan sesuatu benda.
The soup is hot.
Sup ini panas.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is polite to verbally express your enjoyment of the food to the server or host using simple phrases like 'It's very good' or 'This is delicious.'
EN: Use 'I am happy' followed by another small sentence to explain why you feel that way. You don't need a special connecting word.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "I am happy" yang diikuti dengan ayat pendek lain untuk menjelaskan sebab anda berasa sedemikian. Anda tidak memerlukan kata hubung khas.
I am happy you are here.
Saya gembira anda ada di sini.
EN: In Western restaurant culture, servers often express genuine happiness when a guest enjoys the food. It is a common polite response to a compliment.
EN: Use 'Can I have...?' to politely ask for something you want or need.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "Can I have...?" untuk meminta sesuatu yang anda inginkan atau perlukan secara sopan.
Can I have a menu, please?
Bolehkah saya dapatkan menu?
EN: In the US, 'the check' is common, while in the UK, people usually say 'the bill'.
EN: Use 'Here is' followed by a singular noun to give or show something to someone nearby.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "Here is" yang diikuti dengan kata nama tunggal untuk menyerahkan atau menunjukkan sesuatu kepada seseorang di sebelah anda.
Here is your coffee.
Ini kopi anda.
EN: In American English, 'check' is used for the bill in a restaurant. In British English, people usually say 'the bill'.
EN: Use 'How much' to ask about the price of something.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "How much" untuk bertanyakan harga sesuatu barang.
How much is the coffee?
Berapakah harga kopi ini?
EN: In many English-speaking countries, it is common to ask for 'the check' or 'the bill' before asking 'How much is it?'
EN: Use 'It is' to state the price or cost of something. In English, we often use 'It' to refer to the total amount on a bill or check.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "It is" untuk menyatakan harga atau kos sesuatu. Dalam bahasa Inggeris, kita sering menggunakan "It" untuk merujuk kepada jumlah keseluruhan pada bil.
It is ten dollars.
Harganya sepuluh dolar.
EN: In the U.S., the price mentioned by a server usually does not include the tip. It is common to leave a 15-20% tip on top of the total amount.
EN: Use 'Here you go' when you are handing something to another person.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "Here you go" apabila anda menghulurkan sesuatu kepada orang lain.
Here you go. Your coffee is ready.
Ini dia. Kopi anda dah siap.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is very common and polite to use a person's name after saying 'Thank you'. It makes the interaction feel more personal and friendly.
EN: Use 'Have a nice + [noun]' to wish someone well when saying goodbye.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "Have a nice + [kata nama]" untuk mendoakan yang baik-baik kepada seseorang apabila mengucapkan selamat tinggal.
Have a nice weekend!
Selamat bercuti hujung minggu!
EN: In English-speaking countries, 'Have a nice day' is a standard way to end a conversation in service industry settings (like restaurants or shops).
Kosa kata utama dengan sebutan IPA, definisi, contoh ayat, dan kuiz interaktif.
Dalam konteks: restoran
Dalam konteks: menu
Dalam konteks: syor / cadangan
Dalam konteks: popular
Dalam konteks: sup
Dalam konteks: alahan
Dalam konteks: sedap
Dalam konteks: bil
Dalam konteks: dolar
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, nota penggunaan, dan contoh ayat.
Used to emphasize that something is not a problem or that you are happy to help.
Tiada masalah langsung
Used when you are giving something to someone.
Ini untuk anda; ambillah
A polite way to say goodbye to someone.
Semoga hari anda menyenangkan
The written statement of the cost of the food and drinks consumed in a restaurant.
Bil restoran