EN: Use 'How are you?' to ask about someone's well-being or current state. It is a standard greeting.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "How are you?" untuk bertanyakan khabar atau keadaan semasa seseorang. Ini merupakan kata teguran yang paling baku.
How are you today?
Apa khabar anda hari ini?
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'How are you?' is often used as a polite greeting rather than a deep question about health. A short positive answer like 'Good, thanks!' is common.
EN: Use 'I am' followed by an adjective to describe your current state or feelings.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "I am" yang diikuti oleh kata sifat untuk menceritakan keadaan atau perasaan anda sekarang.
I am happy.
Saya sangat gembira.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'I am great' is a common, positive response to the question 'How are you?', even if you are just feeling normal.
EN: Use 'need' followed by a noun to express that something is necessary for you.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "need" yang diikuti oleh kata nama untuk menyatakan bahawa sesuatu itu penting atau diperlukan oleh anda.
I need some water.
Saya memerlukan sedikit air.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is common to state your need directly before asking for a specific favor. It shows respect for the other person's time.
EN: Use 'What is it?' to ask for more details after someone says they need help or have a question.
Bahasa Melayu: Apabila seseorang memberitahu mereka memerlukan bantuan atau ada soalan, gunakan "What is it?" untuk bertanyakan maklumat terperinci atau masalah sebenar.
I have a surprise for you. What is it?
Saya ada kejutan untuk anda. Apa dia?
EN: In English-speaking cultures, responding with 'Sure!' is a very common and friendly way to agree to help someone, making the speaker sound approachable.
EN: Use 'want to' followed by a base verb to express a desire or plan to do an action.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "want to" yang diikuti kata kerja asal untuk menyatakan keinginan atau rancangan untuk melakukan sesuatu tindakan.
I want to eat pizza.
Saya ingin makan piza.
EN: In English, 'downtown' acts as an adverb of place, so we say 'go downtown' instead of 'go to downtown'.
EN: Use 'am' after the subject 'I' to describe a state or identity.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'am' selepas subjek 'I' untuk menceritakan keadaan atau identiti.
I am a student.
Saya seorang pelajar.
EN: In English, saying 'I am new here' is a very common and polite way to explain why you might need help or why you don't know the local rules.
EN: Use the present simple tense to talk about facts or things you know right now.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan Present Simple Tense untuk bercakap tentang fakta atau perkara yang anda tahu sekarang.
I know your name.
Saya tahu nama anda.
EN: 'No problem' is a very common and friendly way to respond to a request or a 'thank you' in English-speaking cultures.
EN: Use 'Do' at the beginning of a sentence to ask a yes/no question with an action verb (like 'take').
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'Do' di awal ayat untuk bertanyakan soalan "ya/tidak" tentang satu tindakan (seperti 'take').
Do you like apples?
Adakah anda suka epal?
EN: In many English-speaking cities, 'taking the bus' is a common way to discuss daily habits or routines.
EN: Use the Present Simple tense to talk about habits or things you do regularly. When talking about more than one thing, add 's' or 'es' to the noun (e.g., buses, trains).
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan Present Simple Tense untuk bercakap tentang tabiat atau perkara yang anda lakukan secara tetap. Apabila merujuk kepada lebih daripada satu benda, tambah 's' atau 'es' pada kata nama (contohnya: buses, trains).
I eat apples and bananas.
Saya makan epal dan pisang.
EN: In many English-speaking cities, 'taking the bus' or 'taking the train' is a very common way to describe using public transportation. Using the plural forms (buses, trains) implies that you use them as a general habit.
EN: Use 'First' at the beginning of a sentence to show the first step in a sequence of actions.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "First" di awal ayat untuk menunjukkan langkah pertama dalam urutan tindakan.
First, I wake up.
Mula-mula, saya bangun tidur.
EN: In many English-speaking cities, 'the station' usually refers to the main train or subway hub if not specified.
EN: Use 'Where is...?' to ask about the location of a single person, place, or thing.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'Where is...?' untuk bertanyakan lokasi seseorang, tempat, atau barang secara tunggal.
Where is the park?
Di manakah taman itu?
EN: In many English-speaking cities, 'the station' usually refers to the main train or subway hub nearby. If you mean a bus stop, it's more common to say 'bus stop'.
EN: Use 'near' to describe that something is a short distance away from a place.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "near" untuk menceritakan bahawa sesuatu tempat itu tidak jauh dari tempat yang lain.
The school is near the library.
Sekolah itu berdekatan dengan perpustakaan.
EN: In many English-speaking cities, parks are common landmarks used for giving simple directions.
EN: Use 'How do we' + [verb] to ask for instructions or the method to do something.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "How do we" + [kata kerja] untuk bertanyakan arahan atau cara membuat sesuatu.
How do we open this box?
Bagaimana kita nak buka kotak ini?
EN: In many English-speaking cities, tickets can be bought via apps or contactless credit cards, but asking 'How do we buy tickets?' is still the standard way to ask for help at a station.
EN: Use 'at' to talk about a specific place or point where an action happens.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'at' untuk bercakap tentang tempat atau titik spesifik di mana sesuatu tindakan berlaku.
I wait at the bus stop.
Saya menunggu di perhentian bas.
EN: In many modern cities, you can also use a smartphone or a contactless card instead of a physical machine to pay for fares.
EN: Use 'is' to connect a singular subject (the fare) with its description or value.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "is" untuk menghubungkan subjek tunggal (tambang) dengan penerangan atau nilainya.
The ticket is five dollars.
Tiket ini bernilai lima dolar.
EN: In the US and many other countries, 'fare' specifically refers to the price paid for public transportation like buses, trains, or taxis.
EN: Use 'Do I' at the beginning of a sentence to ask a question about a need or action in the present.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "Do I" di awal ayat untuk bertanyakan soalan tentang keperluan atau tindakan semasa.
Do I need a ticket?
Adakah saya memerlukan tiket?
EN: In many Western public transport systems, a 'transfer' is a ticket or a digital record that allows you to switch between buses or trains for free or a reduced price within a certain time limit.
EN: Use 'take' followed by a vehicle name (like bus, train, or taxi) to talk about using public transportation.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "take" yang diikuti nama kenderaan (seperti bas, kereta api, atau teksi) untuk bercakap tentang menaiki kenderaan tersebut.
I take the train to work.
Saya naik kereta api ke tempat kerja.
EN: In many English-speaking cities, buses are identified by numbers. You can say 'bus number five' or simply 'the number five bus'.
EN: Use 'transfer to' followed by a vehicle (bus, train, etc.) to describe changing from one mode of transport to another.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "transfer to" yang diikuti oleh kenderaan (bas, kereta api, dan lain-lain) untuk menceritakan perbuatan bertukar dari satu kenderaan ke kenderaan yang lain.
I transfer to the bus at the park.
Saya bertukar ke bas lain di taman.
EN: In many English-speaking cities, 'transfer' can also refer to a physical slip of paper or a digital credit that allows you to switch vehicles without paying a full second fare.
EN: Use 'Where do I...' to ask for directions or instructions about a location.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "Where do I..." untuk bertanyakan arah atau arahan berkenaan sesuatu lokasi.
Where do I buy a ticket?
Di manakah saya patut beli tiket?
EN: In many English-speaking cities, 'transfer' specifically refers to moving between different lines or modes of transport (like bus to train) using the same ticket or a small extra fee.
EN: Use the preposition 'at' to talk about a specific point or location in a city, like a station or a building.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan kata depan "at" untuk bercakap tentang sesuatu titik atau lokasi spesifik di dalam bandar, contohnya stesen atau bangunan.
I wait at the bus stop.
Saya sedang menunggu di stesen bas.
EN: In many English-speaking cities, 'Central Station' is the main hub where different train lines and bus routes meet, making it the most common place for transfers.
EN: Use 'sounds' + adjective to share your opinion about something you just heard.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "sounds + kata sifat" untuk berkongsi pendapat atau perasaan anda tentang sesuatu yang baru anda dengar.
That sounds fun!
Bunyinya menarik!
EN: In English, using phrases like 'That sounds easy' or 'That sounds good' is a common way to show you are listening and engaged in the conversation.
EN: Use 'can' to talk about possibilities or options. It is followed by the base form of a verb.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "can" untuk bercakap tentang kemungkinan atau pilihan. Ia diikuti oleh kata kerja asal.
You can take the bus.
Anda boleh naik bas.
EN: In many Western cities, 'taxi' and 'cab' are used interchangeably. Ride-sharing apps like Uber or Lyft are now often more common than traditional taxis.
EN: To ask a question with 'be' verbs (am, is, are), move the verb to the front of the sentence before the subject.
Bahasa Melayu: Untuk bertanyakan soalan menggunakan 'be' verbs (am, is, are), alihkan kata kerja tersebut ke hadapan ayat, iaitu di hadapan subjek.
Is the bus late?
Adakah bas lewat?
EN: In many Western cities, taxis are significantly more expensive than public transportation like buses or trains. This is why the speaker suggests using a ride-sharing app as an alternative.
EN: Use the base form of a verb at the beginning of a sentence to give a suggestion or command (Imperative sentence).
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan bentuk kata kerja asal di awal ayat untuk memberikan cadangan atau arahan (ayat perintah).
Try this apple.
Cuba epal ini.
EN: In many Western cities, ride-sharing apps like Uber or Lyft are often seen as a more modern, convenient, and sometimes cheaper alternative to traditional taxis.
EN: Use 'one' as a pronoun to avoid repeating a noun that was already mentioned (in this case, 'a ride-sharing app').
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'one' sebagai kata ganti nama untuk elak mengulang kata nama yang telah disebut sebelumnya (dalam konteks ini, aplikasi kongsi kenderaan).
I don't have a pen. Do you have one?
Saya tiada pen. Anda ada?
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'Good idea!' is a very common and positive way to show agreement and enthusiasm for someone's suggestion.
EN: Use 'Let's' (Let us) followed by a base verb to suggest doing something together.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "Let's" (singkatan bagi Let us) yang diikuti kata kerja asal untuk mencadangkan melakukan sesuatu bersama-sama.
Let's eat lunch.
Jom kita makan tengah hari.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'Great!' is a very common way to show enthusiasm and agreement before starting a new task.
EN: Use 'You are + adjective' to describe a person's character or current state.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "You are + kata sifat" untuk menceritakan watak atau keadaan semasa seseorang.
You are very kind.
Baiknya anda.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is common to give a specific compliment after saying 'thank you' to show genuine appreciation for the person's effort.
Kosa kata utama dengan sebutan IPA, definisi, contoh ayat, dan kuiz interaktif.
Dalam konteks: Pusat bandar
Dalam konteks: Stesen
Dalam konteks: Mesin
Dalam konteks: Tambang
Dalam konteks: Bertukar kenderaan
Dalam konteks: Mahal
Dalam konteks: Kongsi kenderaan; perkhidmatan e-hailing
Dalam konteks: Banyak membantu
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, nota penggunaan, dan contoh ayat.
to travel using a bus
Naik bas
located close to a park
Berhampiran taman
a mobile application used to arrange one-way transportation on short notice
Aplikasi perkongsian kenderaan
To change from one public transportation vehicle (like a bus or train) to another as part of the same journey.
Pertukaran kenderaan / Transit