EN: The phrase 'Good to see you' is a shortened version of 'It is good to see you.' It is a common way to greet someone you already know.
Bahasa Melayu: Ungkapan "Good to see you" ialah bentuk pendek bagi "It is good to see you." Ini merupakan ucapan lazim untuk menyapa orang yang sudah anda kenali.
Good to meet you.
Gembira dapat bertemu dengan anda.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'Good to see you' is used for people you have met before. If it's the first time meeting, you should say 'Nice to meet you'.
EN: The word 'too' is used at the end of a sentence to mean 'also' or 'as well'. It is common in polite responses.
Bahasa Melayu: Perkataan 'too' diletakkan di hujung ayat untuk membawa maksud "juga" atau "jua". Ini sangat kerap digunakan dalam balasan yang sopan.
I like apples too.
Saya juga suka epal.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is polite to mirror a greeting. If someone says they are happy to see you, responding with 'too' shows mutual respect and friendliness.
EN: Use 'wanted to' + verb to politely introduce a topic you wish to discuss. Even though it is in the past tense, it is often used to talk about what you want to do right now.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "wanted to" + kata kerja untuk memperkenalkan topik yang ingin anda bincangkan secara sopan. Walaupun bentuk kata kerja lampau digunakan, ia biasanya merujuk kepada perkara yang ingin dilakukan sekarang.
I wanted to ask you a question.
Saya ingin bertanya soalan kepada anda.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, using 'I wanted to' instead of 'I want to' is a common way to sound less demanding and more polite when initiating a serious conversation.
EN: Use 'What is it about?' to ask for more details or the topic of a conversation, book, or movie.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "What is it about?" untuk meminta maklumat lanjut atau bertanyakan topik sesebuah perbualan, buku, atau filem.
I saw a new movie. What is it about?
Saya ada tonton filem baharu. Filem itu pasal apa?
EN: In English-speaking cultures, saying 'Sure!' is a very common and friendly way to show you are ready to listen or help.
EN: Use 'start to + verb' to talk about beginning a new activity or habit.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "start to + kata kerja" untuk menceritakan tentang memulakan sesuatu aktiviti atau tabiat baharu.
I started to learn English last year.
Saya mula belajar bahasa Inggeris tahun lepas.
EN: In many English-speaking cultures, volunteering at an NGO (Non-Governmental Organization) is a common way to give back to the community and gain work experience.
EN: Use 'sounds + adjective' to react to what someone says. Use 'What do you do...?' to ask about a person's regular activities or job.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "sounds + kata sifat" untuk memberi reaksi terhadap apa yang dikatakan seseorang. Gunakan "What do you do...?" untuk bertanyakan aktiviti harian atau pekerjaan seseorang.
That sounds fun! What do you do at school?
Bunyinya menarik! Apa yang anda buat di sekolah?
EN: In English-speaking cultures, using enthusiastic responses like 'That sounds great!' is a common way to show active listening and support for a friend's activities.
EN: The verb 'help' can be followed directly by another base verb (without 'to') to show what action you are assisting with.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja "help" boleh diikuti terus oleh kata kerja bentuk asal yang lain (tanpa 'to') untuk menunjukkan tindakan yang anda bantu lakukan.
I help cook dinner every night.
Saya membantu memasak makan malam setiap malam.
EN: In many English-speaking communities, volunteering at parks or planting trees is a common way for citizens to give back to their local neighborhood.
EN: Use 'for' to show who or what benefits from an action or situation.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'for' untuk menunjukkan siapa atau apa yang mendapat manfaat daripada sesuatu tindakan atau situasi.
Exercise is good for your health.
Senaman adalah baik untuk kesihatan anda.
EN: In many English-speaking cultures, 'community' refers not just to a location, but to the spirit of helping neighbors and local organizations.
EN: Use 'is' with singular subjects (like 'the impact') to describe a state or quality using an adjective.
Bahasa Melayu: Apabila subjek adalah kata nama tunggal (seperti 'the impact'), gunakan kata kerja be 'is' dengan kata sifat untuk menggambarkan sesuatu keadaan atau sifat.
The food is really delicious.
Makanan ini sangat sedap.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, using words like 'amazing' or 'wonderful' is common when praising community service or positive actions to show enthusiasm.
EN: Use 'want to' followed by a base verb to express a desire or intention to do something.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 「want to」 yang diikuti dengan kata kerja asal untuk menunjukkan hasrat atau niat untuk melakukan sesuatu.
I want to learn English.
Saya ingin belajar bahasa Inggeris.
EN: In Western cultures, volunteering is a common way to build social connections and give back to the community. Asking 'How can I join?' shows enthusiasm and initiative.
EN: Use 'on' with days of the week or 'weekends' to show when something happens. Adding an 's' to 'weekends' means it happens regularly.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'on' sebelum hari dalam seminggu atau 'weekends' untuk menunjukkan masa sesuatu berlaku. Tambahkan 's' di hujung 'weekends' untuk menunjukkan ia adalah sesuatu yang berlaku secara kerap.
I play basketball on weekends.
Saya bermain bola keranjang pada hujung minggu.
EN: In many Western cultures, volunteering on weekends is a common social activity and a way to give back to the local community.
EN: Use 'That works for me' to show you agree with a plan or time.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "That works for me" untuk menunjukkan bahawa anda bersetuju dengan sesuatu rancangan, susunan, atau masa.
Meeting at 3 PM works for me.
Saya tiada masalah untuk berjumpa pada pukul 3 petang.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'That works for me' is a very common and polite way to accept a suggestion during casual or business conversations.
EN: Use 'need + people + to + verb' to talk about what you want others to do.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "need + orang + to + kata kerja" untuk menyatakan bahawa anda memerlukan seseorang melakukan sesuatu.
I need you to help me.
Saya perlukan anda untuk membantu saya.
EN: In many English-speaking cultures, donating gently used clothes and non-perishable food to NGOs or 'food banks' is a very common way for citizens to support their local community.
EN: Use 'can' followed by a base verb to express ability or possibility.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "can" yang diikuti oleh kata kerja asal (base verb) untuk menyatakan kebolehan atau kemungkinan.
I can bring some food to the party.
Saya boleh membawa sedikit makanan ke parti itu.
EN: In many English-speaking countries, donating gently used clothes to NGOs or local charities is a very common way to support the community and promote recycling.
EN: Use the Past Simple tense (verb + ed) to talk about actions that finished at a specific time in the past.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan Past Simple tense (kata kerja + ed) untuk bercakap tentang tindakan yang telah selesai pada masa tertentu di masa lalu.
Last week, we visited a museum.
Minggu lepas, kami telah melawat sebuah muzium.
EN: In many English-speaking communities, volunteering at local NGOs or food banks is a common way to support neighbors and build social connections.
EN: Use 'That is a/an + adjective + noun' to give your opinion or react to something you just heard.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan pola ayat "That is a/an + kata sifat + kata nama" untuk memberikan pandangan atau reaksi terhadap perkara yang baru anda dengar.
That is a beautiful song!
Itu lagu yang sangat indah!
EN: In English-speaking cultures, giving positive feedback like 'That is a big impact' is a common way to encourage someone who is doing volunteer work.
EN: Use 'but' to connect two opposite ideas or feelings in one sentence.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'but' untuk menyambungkan dua idea atau perasaan yang berlawanan dalam satu ayat.
The test was difficult, but I passed it.
Peperiksaan itu sukar, tetapi saya lulus.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, people often emphasize the personal satisfaction ('felt good') that comes after physical labor or community service.
EN: Use '-ing' (Gerunds) at the beginning of a sentence to turn an action into a subject.
Bahasa Melayu: Menggunakan -ing di permulaan ayat menukarkan sesuatu tindakan menjadi subjek ayat (Gerund).
Learning English is fun.
Belajar bahasa Inggeris sangat menyeronokkan.
EN: This sentence reflects the English idiom 'Actions speak louder than words,' emphasizing the value of practical help over mere promises.
EN: Use 'more + adjective + than' to compare two things when the adjective is long (two or more syllables).
Bahasa Melayu: Apabila kata sifat agak panjang (dua suku kata atau lebih), gunakan "more + kata sifat + than" untuk membandingkan dua perkara.
Health is more important than money.
Kesihatan adalah lebih penting daripada wang ringgit.
EN: This is a common English proverb: 'Actions speak louder than words.' It emphasizes that what you do is more significant than what you say you will do.
EN: Use 'will' followed by a base verb to talk about future plans or promises made at the moment of speaking.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan «will» diikuti dengan kata kerja asal untuk bercakap tentang rancangan masa depan atau janji yang dibuat pada saat bercakap.
I will call you tomorrow.
Saya akan menghubungi anda esok.
EN: In English, when specifying a time like 'next Saturday morning', we do not use a preposition like 'at' or 'on' before 'next'.
EN: Use 'will' to talk about things you plan or promise to do in the future.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "will" untuk bercakap tentang perkara yang anda rancang atau janji untuk lakukan pada masa hadapan.
I will call you tomorrow.
Saya akan menghubungi anda esok.
EN: In casual conversation, 'later' is a common way to end a promise of action without specifying an exact time, implying it will be done soon.
EN: Use 'will' to talk about future events or feelings that you expect to happen.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "will" untuk menceritakan peristiwa atau perasaan pada masa depan yang anda jangkakan akan berlaku.
The party will be great.
Parti itu pasti akan menyeronokkan.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, adding someone's name after 'Thank you' makes the appreciation feel more personal and sincere.
EN: The structure 'make + object + adjective' is used to describe causing a person or thing to change into a certain state.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan struktur "make + objek + kata sifat" untuk menggambarkan keadaan yang menyebabkan seseorang atau sesuatu berubah menjadi sedemikian.
Exercise makes your body healthy.
Bersenam membuatkan badan anda sihat.
EN: The concept of 'community' is very important in many cultures, emphasizing that collective action leads to better results than working alone.
EN: The phrase 'can't wait to' is used to express that you are very excited about doing something in the future.
Bahasa Melayu: Pola ayat "can't wait to" digunakan untuk menunjukkan bahawa anda sangat teruja dan tidak sabar untuk melakukan sesuatu pada masa depan.
I can't wait to see you tomorrow!
Saya tidak sabar untuk berjumpa dengan anda esok!
EN: Volunteering is a common and highly valued activity in many English-speaking communities, often seen as a way to give back and build social connections.
Kosa kata utama dengan sebutan IPA, definisi, contoh ayat, dan kuiz interaktif.
Dalam konteks: menjadi sukarelawan; membuat kerja sukarela
Dalam konteks: tempatan; di tempat sendiri
Dalam konteks: komuniti; komuniti atau masyarakat setempat
Dalam konteks: impak; kesan
Dalam konteks: menderma; menyumbang
Dalam konteks: keluarga (bentuk jamak)
Dalam konteks: tindakan; perbuatan
Dalam konteks: lebih kuat; lebih kukuh
Dalam konteks: alamat
Dalam konteks: luar biasa; hebat
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, nota penggunaan, dan contoh ayat.
What you do is more significant than what you say.
Tindakan lebih bermakna daripada kata-kata
To have a significant effect on a person or situation.
Membuat perbezaan; memberi impak
To be very excited about something and eager to do it.
Tidak sabar untuk...
Non-Governmental Organization; a non-profit group that operates independently of any government, typically one that addresses social or political issues.
Pertubuhan Bukan Kerajaan
The measurable effect or positive change that a project or action has on a community or social problem.
Kesan sosial / Impak
A phrase used to indicate that a suggested time, plan, or arrangement is convenient or acceptable.
Boleh / Sesuai untuk saya