EN: Use 'How are you?' as a standard greeting to ask about someone's well-being. The verb 'are' matches the subject 'you'.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "How are you?" sebagai ucapan selamat standard untuk bertanyakan khabar seseorang. Kata kerja "are" mesti dipadankan dengan subjek "you".
How are they?
Bagaimana keadaan mereka?
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'How are you?' is often a polite greeting rather than a deep question about health. A short, positive answer like 'I'm good' is expected.
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 good' is a very common and standard response to 'How are you?', even if it is grammatically informal compared to 'I am well'.
EN: Use 'Let's' (Let us) followed by a base verb to make a suggestion or invite someone to do something together.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "Let's" (singkatan untuk Let us) yang diikuti dengan kata kerja asal untuk membuat cadangan atau menjemput seseorang melakukan sesuatu bersama-sama.
Let's go to the park.
Jom kita pergi ke taman.
EN: In many English-speaking cultures, 'Let's eat lunch together' is a common way to build rapport with colleagues or friends, often implying a casual and friendly atmosphere.
EN: Use 'like' followed by a noun to express that you enjoy or agree with something.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "like" yang diikuti dengan kata nama untuk menyatakan bahawa anda menyukai atau bersetuju dengan sesuatu.
I like this coffee.
Saya suka kopi ini.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, responding enthusiastically with 'I like that idea' is a common way to build rapport and show support for a friend's suggestion.
EN: Use 'have' to talk about things you possess or situations you are currently facing.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'have' untuk bercakap tentang perkara yang anda miliki atau situasi yang sedang anda hadapi.
I have a question.
Saya ada satu soalan.
EN: In English-speaking workplaces, it is common to be direct about having a 'problem' when seeking advice from friends or colleagues.
EN: Use 'What is...' to ask for information about a specific thing or situation.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'What is...' untuk meminta maklumat tentang sesuatu perkara atau situasi khusus.
What is the price?
Berapakah harganya?
EN: In a professional context, 'What is the problem?' is a direct way to ask for details. Depending on your tone, it can sound helpful or slightly impatient.
EN: When the subject is a single person or thing (like 'A company'), we add an 's' to the action word (verb) in the present tense.
Bahasa Melayu: Apabila subjek ialah orang atau benda tunggal (seperti 'A company'), kita menambah 's' pada kata kerja dalam kata kerja tenses kini.
He wants a coffee.
Dia mahukan secawan kopi.
EN: In business, 'service' can refer to a specific task or ongoing support provided by one company to another.
EN: Use the Present Simple tense to describe a current action or a fact. The word order is: Subject (Who) + Verb (Action) + Object (Who/What receives the action).
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan Present Simple tense untuk menerangkan tindakan semasa atau fakta. Strukturnya ialah: Subjek (siapa) + Kata kerja (tindakan) + Objek (penerima tindakan).
I send you a message.
Saya menghantar mesej kepada anda.
EN: In business, an 'offer' is a formal proposal. Using 'send us' is a common way to describe receiving digital or physical documents from a company.
EN: Use 'sounds + adjective' to give your opinion about something you just heard.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "sounds + kata sifat" untuk memberikan pendapat anda tentang sesuatu yang baru sahaja anda dengar.
That sounds great!
Dengarnya hebat sekali!
EN: 'What is wrong?' is a common way to show empathy when you notice someone has a problem or looks unhappy.
EN: Use 'too' before an adjective to say that something is more than what is wanted or needed.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "too" sebelum kata sifat untuk mengatakan bahawa sesuatu itu melebihi apa yang diingini atau diperlukan.
The coffee is too hot.
Kopi ini terlalu panas.
EN: In business negotiations, saying 'The offer is too low' is a direct way to express that the price does not meet expectations. It is common in Western business culture to be clear about price gaps.
EN: Use 'How much' to ask about price or money. Use 'do' to make a question with 'they'.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "How much" untuk bertanyakan harga atau jumlah wang. Gunakan "do" untuk membentuk soalan apabila subjeknya ialah "they".
How much do they pay?
Berapakah jumlah yang mereka bayar?
EN: In business, 'offer' refers to the specific amount of money a company is willing to pay. It is common to negotiate if the first offer is too low.
EN: Use the Present Simple tense to state facts or current situations. When the subject is 'They', the verb 'offer' stays in its base form.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan Present Simple tense untuk menyatakan fakta atau situasi semasa. Apabila subjeknya ialah "They", kata kerja "offer" kekal dalam bentuk asal tanpa perlu ditambah s.
They offer free coffee.
Mereka menawarkan kopi percuma.
EN: In business negotiations, 'offer' refers to the initial price a buyer is willing to pay. It is common to negotiate if the first offer is too low.
EN: Use 'What is...' to ask for specific information about a noun (like a price, name, or time).
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "What is..." untuk bertanyakan maklumat khusus tentang sesuatu kata nama (seperti harga, nama, atau masa).
What is your name?
Siapakah nama anda?
EN: In business negotiations, asking for a price directly is common, but using a polite tone is important to maintain a good relationship.
EN: Use 'is' to connect a singular subject (Our price) with its value or description.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'is' untuk menghubungkan subjek tunggal (Our price) dengan nilai atau perihalannya.
My phone is five hundred dollars.
Telefon bimbit saya berharga lima ratus ringgit.
EN: In business negotiations, stating a price clearly and directly is common in English-speaking cultures to begin the bargaining process.
EN: Use 'That is a/an + adjective + noun' to describe a situation or thing you just heard about.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "That is a/an + kata sifat + kata nama" untuk menerangkan situasi atau perkara yang baru sahaja anda dengar.
That is a good idea.
Itu idea yang bagus.
EN: In business negotiations, pointing out a 'big difference' is a polite way to indicate that the current offer is not acceptable without being too aggressive.
EN: Use 'can' followed by a base verb to suggest a possibility or give a suggestion.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "can" diikuti dengan kata kerja asal untuk mencadangkan sesuatu kemungkinan atau memberikan cadangan.
You can call me tomorrow.
Anda boleh menelefon saya esok.
EN: In business negotiations, a 'counter-offer' is a standard response when the initial price is not acceptable. It shows you are still interested in the deal but want better terms.
EN: Use 'What + noun' at the beginning of a question to ask for specific information about that noun.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "What + kata nama" di permulaan soalan untuk bertanyakan maklumat khusus tentang kata nama tersebut.
What color do you like?
Warna apa yang anda suka?
EN: In business negotiations, 'terms' refers to the specific conditions of an agreement, such as price, delivery time, or payment methods.
EN: Use the base form of a verb at the beginning of a sentence to give a suggestion or command. This is called an imperative sentence.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan bentuk kata kerja asal di permulaan ayat untuk memberikan cadangan atau arahan. Ini dipanggil ayat perintah (imperatif).
Ask for more time.
Minta lebih banyak masa.
EN: In business negotiations, 'Ask for' is a direct way to state a target price. Using a specific number like 'seven thousand' shows clarity in a counter-offer.
EN: Use 'That is a...' to describe a thing or an idea you just heard or saw.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "That is a..." untuk mejelaskan sesuatu objek atau idea yang baru sahaja anda dengar atau lihat.
That is a great movie.
Itu filem yang sangat bagus.
EN: In business, a 'compromise' is seen as a positive way to reach an agreement where both sides give up something to move forward.
EN: Use 'Meet [someone] in the middle' as an idiom to mean reaching a compromise or agreement where both sides give up something.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan ungkapan "Meet [someone] in the middle" sebagai simpulan bahasa yang bermaksud mencapai bertolak ansur atau persetujuan bersama.
You want $100 and I want $80, so let's meet in the middle at $90.
Anda mahu seratus ringgit, saya mahu lapan puluh ringgit, jadi mari kita bertolak ansur dan tetapkan pada sembilan puluh ringgit.
EN: In Western business culture, 'meeting in the middle' is a very common and positive way to resolve a deadlock in negotiations. it shows a willingness to cooperate.
EN: Use the pattern 'Subject + like + Object' to express your preference or agreement with something.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan pola "Subject + like + Object" untuk menyatakan kegemaran atau persetujuan anda terhadap sesuatu.
I like this coffee.
Saya suka kopi ini.
EN: In business or casual negotiations, saying 'I like that plan' is a positive way to show collaboration and move the conversation forward.
EN: Use the Present Simple tense to describe an action you are doing right now or a decision made at the moment of speaking.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan Present Simple tense untuk menerangkan tindakan yang sedang anda lakukan sekarang atau keputusan yang dibuat pada saat bercakap.
I open the door now.
Saya membuka pintu sekarang.
EN: In business, a 'counter-offer' is a common part of negotiations when the first price is not acceptable. It shows a willingness to continue the conversation rather than just saying 'no'.
EN: Use 'Good luck with' followed by a noun to wish someone success in a specific situation or task.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "Good luck with" diikuti dengan kata nama untuk mendoakan kejayaan seseorang dalam situasi atau tugas tertentu.
Good luck with your exam!
Selamat maju jaya dalam ujian anda!
EN: In business contexts, 'deal' refers to a formal agreement or transaction. Wishing someone 'good luck' is a common way to show professional support and friendliness.
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 sesuatu perkara atau tindakan yang khusus.
Thank you for the coffee.
Terima kasih atas kopi ini.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is common to explicitly state what you are thanking someone for, rather than just saying 'Thank you'.
EN: Use 'You are welcome' as a standard polite response after someone says 'Thank you'.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "You are welcome" sebagai jawapan sopan yang standard selepas seseorang mengucapkan "Thank you" (terima kasih).
You are welcome, my friend.
Sama-sama, sahabatku.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, acknowledging a 'thank you' is very important for politeness. While 'You're welcome' is most common, friends might also use 'No problem' or 'Anytime'.
EN: Use 'You are a/an + adjective + noun' to describe someone's character or role.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "You are a/an + kata sifat + kata nama" untuk menerangkan perwatakan atau peranan seseorang.
You are a good teacher.
Anda seorang guru yang baik.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is common and encouraged to give direct compliments to friends to strengthen the relationship.
EN: Use 'are' after 'We' to describe who we are or how we are. This is the plural form of the verb 'to be'.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'are' selepas 'We' untuk menerangkan siapa kita atau keadaan kita. Ini merupakan bentuk kata kerja 'be' bagi kata jamak.
We are happy.
Kami gembira.
EN: In Western culture, emphasizing teamwork and expressing appreciation for a partner is very common to build strong relationships.
Kosa kata utama dengan sebutan IPA, definisi, contoh ayat, dan kuiz interaktif.
Dalam konteks: Merujuk kepada kesukaran yang dihadapi di tempat kerja atau perkara yang perlu diselesaikan.
Dalam konteks: Kerja profesional atau bantuan yang disediakan oleh sesebuah syarikat untuk pelanggan.
Dalam konteks: Merujuk kepada harga atau tawaran yang dikemukakan oleh pihak satu lagi.
Dalam konteks: Jumlah wang yang diminta untuk sesuatu perkhidmatan atau barang.
Dalam konteks: Jurang atau perbezaan antara dua nilai atau perkara.
Dalam konteks: Cadangan balas atau harga baharu yang dikemukakan bagi menentang tawaran asal dalam rundingan perniagaan.
Dalam konteks: Syarat-syarat khusus yang terkandung dalam kontrak atau perjanjian.
Dalam konteks: Mengemukakan idea atau cadangan untuk pertimbangan orang lain.
Dalam konteks: Penyelesaian bertolak ansur di mana kedua-dua pihak memberi laluan untuk mencapai kata sepakat.
Dalam konteks: Urus niaga atau perjanjian dalam perniagaan.
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, nota penggunaan, dan contoh ayat.
To compromise with someone by reaching a point that is halfway between two different opinions or prices.
Berkompromi; bertolak ansur
Used to wish someone success in a specific activity or situation.
Semoga berjaya dengan...; semoga lancar dengan...
To say that you want something or to request something.
Meminta; memohon
A formal proposal to buy or sell something at a specific price.
Tawaran / Sebut harga
An offer made in response to a previous offer that was not accepted.
Tawaran balas
The specific conditions or rules of an agreement or contract.
Terma / Syarat