EN: Use 'Welcome to' followed by a place or event to greet someone arriving at a specific location.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'Welcome to' yang diikuti dengan tempat atau acara untuk menyambut ketibaan seseorang di lokasi tertentu.
Welcome to our home!
Selamat datang ke rumah kami!
EN: In Western culture, it is common to greet guests enthusiastically at the door to make them feel comfortable immediately.
EN: Use 'Thanks for' followed by a verb ending in '-ing' to thank someone for a specific action.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'Thanks for' yang diikuti dengan kata kerja berakhiran '-ing' untuk mengucapkan terima kasih kepada seseorang atas perkara khusus yang dilakukan.
Thanks for helping me.
Terima kasih kerana membantu saya.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is polite and common to thank the host immediately upon arriving at a party.
EN: Phrasal verbs combine a verb with a particle (like 'in', 'on', or 'out') to create a new meaning. 'Come in' is a common way to invite someone to enter a room or building.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja frasa menggabungkan kata kerja dengan kata depan atau kata kerja bantu (seperti in, on, out) untuk membentuk frasa baharu. 'Come in' ialah cara biasa untuk menjemput seseorang masuk ke dalam bilik atau bangunan.
Please come in and sit down.
Sila masuk dan duduk.
EN: In Western culture, 'No problem' is a very common informal response to 'Thank you'. Adding 'on' in 'Come on in' makes the invitation feel more welcoming and enthusiastic, which is perfect for a party host.
EN: Use 'look' + adjective to describe how something appears to you.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'look' + kata sifat untuk menggambarkan penampilan sesuatu pada pandangan anda.
You look happy today.
Anda kelihatan gembira hari ini.
EN: In Western culture, it is polite to compliment the host's home or the venue when you arrive at a party.
EN: Use 'I love + [plural noun]' to talk about things you enjoy in general. Adding an 's' to the end of the activity or food shows you like all of them, not just one specific instance.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'I love + [kata nama jamak]' untuk bercakap tentang perkara yang anda gemari secara umum. Menambah 's' di hujung aktiviti atau nama makanan menunjukkan anda menyukai semua jenis item tersebut, bukan hanya satu yang khusus.
I love apples.
Saya suka epal.
EN: Barbecues (often called BBQs) are a very common social activity in many English-speaking countries, especially during the summer. It's a casual way to meet friends and eat outdoors.
EN: Use 'smells' followed by an adjective to describe the scent of something. For singular subjects like 'food', we add 's' to the verb.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'smells' yang diikuti dengan kata sifat untuk menggambarkan bau sesuatu. Apabila subjeknya tunggal (seperti food), kata kerja perlu ditambah s.
The coffee smells great.
Kopi ini baunya sangat sedap.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is polite and common to compliment the smell or appearance of food when arriving at a party or barbecue.
EN: Use 'and' to connect two or more items in a list.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'and' untuk menyambungkan dua atau lebih item dalam sesuatu senarai.
I have apples and bananas.
Saya ada epal dan pisang.
EN: Burgers and chicken are staple foods at American backyard barbecues.
EN: Use 'What are your + plural noun?' to ask about multiple things someone has or likes.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'What are your + kata nama jamak?' untuk bertanya tentang pelbagai perkara yang dimiliki atau disukai oleh seseorang.
What are your favorite colors?
Apakah warna-warna kegemaran anda?
EN: Asking about hobbies is a very common and polite way to get to know someone better in English-speaking cultures, especially at parties.
EN: Use 'I like' followed by nouns or activities ending in '-ing' to talk about your hobbies.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'I like' yang diikuti dengan kata nama atau aktiviti yang berakhiran '-ing' untuk bercakap tentang hobi anda.
I like music and swimming.
Saya suka muzik dan berenang.
EN: In casual social gatherings, sharing hobbies like 'sports' or 'cooking' is a very common and safe way to build rapport with new acquaintances.
EN: Use 'What + noun' at the beginning of a question to ask for specific information about a category.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'What + kata nama' di permulaan soalan untuk bertanyakan maklumat khusus tentang sesuatu kategori.
What food do you like?
Makanan apa yang anda suka?
EN: In English, 'play' is used for competitive sports with balls or teams (soccer, basketball). For other activities, we might use 'do' (yoga) or 'go' (hiking).
EN: Use 'and' to join two similar things or ideas together in one sentence.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'and' untuk menggabungkan dua perkara atau idea yang serupa dalam satu ayat.
I like apples and oranges.
Saya suka epal dan oren.
EN: In American English, 'soccer' is used for the sport played with feet, while 'football' refers to American football. In most other English-speaking countries, 'football' means soccer.
EN: Use 'like' followed by a noun or an '-ing' verb to talk about things you enjoy doing.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'like' yang diikuti dengan kata nama atau kata kerja berakhiran '-ing' untuk bercakap tentang perkara yang anda suka lakukan.
I like swimming.
Saya suka berenang.
EN: In casual English, 'Cool' is a very common way to show you are listening and interested in what the other person said.
EN: Use 'Do you have...?' to ask if someone possesses something or has an arrangement. It is a common way to start a question in the present tense.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'Do you have...?' untuk bertanya sama ada seseorang mempunyai sesuatu atau ada sebarang rancangan. Ini merupakan permulaan soalan yang sangat biasa dalam kata kerja henti kini (present tense).
Do you have any questions?
Adakah anda mempunyai sebarang soalan?
EN: In English-speaking cultures, asking about weekend plans is a very common way to start a friendly conversation or lead into an invitation to hang out.
EN: Use 'What about you?' to ask the same question back to the person you are talking to without repeating the whole sentence.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'What about you?' untuk bertanyakan soalan yang sama kembali kepada orang yang bercakap dengan anda tanpa perlu mengulang seluruh ayat.
I am a student. What about you?
Saya seorang pelajar. Bagaimana dengan anda pula?
EN: In English-speaking cultures, asking 'What about you?' shows that you are interested in the other person, making the conversation more friendly.
EN: Use 'want to' followed by an action word to talk about your desires or plans.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'want to' yang diikuti dengan kata kerja perbuatan untuk menceritakan tentang keinginan atau rancangan anda.
I want to eat pizza.
Saya ingin makan piza.
EN: Hiking is a very common and popular weekend activity in many English-speaking countries, often used as a way to socialize.
EN: Use 'Where do you...' to ask about someone's habits or regular activities in a specific place.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'Where do you...' untuk bertanya tentang tempat yang biasa dikunjungi atau aktiviti tetap seseorang.
Where do you eat lunch?
Di manakah anda biasanya makan tengah hari?
EN: In casual English, 'Really?' is a very common way to show you are engaged in the conversation. It doesn't mean you doubt the person; it means 'Tell me more!'
EN: Use 'There is' to say that something exists. Use it with one person, place, or thing.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'There is' untuk menyatakan bahawa sesuatu itu wujud. Gunakannya untuk seorang individu, satu tempat, atau satu benda sahaja.
There is a big tree in the garden.
Terdapat sebuah pokok besar di taman.
EN: In many English-speaking cultures, suggesting a visit to a local park is a common and low-pressure way to invite someone to hang out.
EN: Use 'sounds' + adjective to react to an idea or suggestion. Since 'That' is singular, we add 's' to the verb 'sound'.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'sounds' + kata sifat untuk memberi respons kepada sesuatu idea atau cadangan. Oleh sebab 'That' adalah tunggal, kata kerja sound mesti ditambah s.
That sounds good.
Bunyinya bagus.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, using enthusiastic responses like 'That sounds fun!' or 'Great!' is a polite way to show you are engaged in the conversation.
EN: Use 'Do you want to...' followed by an action to ask if someone would like to do something.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'Do you want to...' yang diikuti dengan perbuatan untuk bertanya sama ada seseorang mahu melakukan sesuatu.
Do you want to eat?
Adakah anda mahu makan sesuatu?
EN: In casual English, 'Do you want to come?' is a very friendly and direct way to invite someone who is already part of the conversation.
EN: Use 'would love to' to politely accept an invitation or express a strong desire to do something.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'would love to' untuk menerima jemputan secara sopan atau menyatakan keinginan yang kuat untuk melakukan sesuatu.
I would love to join your team.
Saya berbesar hati untuk menyertai pasukan anda.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, simply saying 'Yes' can sometimes sound too blunt. Adding 'I would love to' makes the response warmer and more polite.
EN: Use 'Let's' (Let us) followed by a base verb to suggest doing something together.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'Let's' (Let us) yang diikuti dengan kata kerja asal untuk mencadangkan supaya melakukan sesuatu bersama-sama.
Let's eat pizza.
Jom kita makan piza.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, using 'Let's' is a very common and friendly way to finalize plans with friends.
EN: Use 'Nice to meet you' when meeting someone for the first time or meeting them in a specific context. Adding 'here' specifies the location.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'Nice to meet you' apabila bertemu seseorang buat kali pertama atau bertemu mereka di acara tertentu. Menambah 'here' digunakan untuk memberi penekanan pada lokasi tersebut.
Nice to see you at the park.
Gembira dapat berjumpa dengan anda di taman ini.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, saying 'Nice to meet you' is standard when being introduced to someone. Adding 'here' makes the greeting more personal to the current event (like a party).
EN: Use 'too' at the end of a sentence to mean 'also' or 'as well'. It is common in polite responses.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'too' di hujung ayat untuk membawa maksud 'juga'. Ia sangat biasa digunakan dalam jawapan yang bersopan.
I am happy too.
Saya pun gembira juga.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is standard etiquette to repeat the greeting back with 'too' when meeting someone for the first time or after a conversation.
EN: Use 'on' before specific days of the week (Monday, Tuesday, etc.) to indicate when something happens.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan kata depan 'on' sebelum hari-hari tertentu dalam seminggu (Isnin, Selasa, dll.) untuk menunjukkan masa sesuatu perkara berlaku.
I have a party on Friday.
Saya ada parti pada hari Jumaat.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'See you on [Day]' is a common way to end a conversation when you have future plans with someone. It confirms the appointment while saying goodbye.
EN: Use 'Enjoy' followed by a noun to wish someone a good time with a specific activity or event.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'Enjoy' yang diikuit dengan kata nama untuk mengucapkan selamat berseronok kepada seseorang dalam aktiviti atau acara tertentu.
Enjoy the movie!
Selamat menonton wayang!
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is polite to add a small wish (like 'Enjoy the party') after saying goodbye when leaving or ending a conversation.
Kosa kata utama dengan sebutan IPA, definisi, contoh ayat, dan kuiz interaktif.
Dalam konteks: Menjemput
Dalam konteks: Barbeku / Barbeku luar rumah
Dalam konteks: Berbau / Baunya
Dalam konteks: Burger
Dalam konteks: Hobi / Kegemaran masa lapang
Dalam konteks: Memasak
Dalam konteks: Bola sepak
Dalam konteks: Mendaki
Dalam konteks: Hujung minggu
Dalam konteks: Berdekatan / Di berdekatan
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, nota penggunaan, dan contoh ayat.
To enter a room or building, especially when invited.
Masuklah
Used as a friendly response to thanks.
Tiada masalah, sama-sama
A polite formula used when being introduced to someone.
Gembira dapat bertemu dengan anda
Used for saying goodbye to someone you expect to see again soon.
Selamat tinggal, jumpa lagi
A person's home, house, or apartment.
Tempat tinggal, rumah
A social gathering or party where food is cooked outdoors on a grill.
Parti barbeku
To participate in a specific category of sports, specifically those involving a ball and a team.
Bermain (sukan bola)