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Word of the Day: How to use 'Pula'

Cuma  can be used in the following ways: Pula  might be the most or among the most difficult word to master in Malay. For some usages, it has a corresponding phrase in English, but for most other usages, they would get lost in translation. Even in Malay,  pula  is mostly optional but knowning when to use it precisely is what will distinguish between a beginner and an intermediate learner. Since  pula  is used for emphasis, in many sistuations a glottal stop,  pula(k) --> pulak,  may be added to further stresses it. Conjunction:  as for, what about The first usage is rather simple. When talking about a topic, it is used to introduce or bring the conversation to another aspect/thing relating to the topic. When talking about more than one thing about a topic, anything after the first will also be followed by pula . It can also be used to return the same question or inciting a response from the person you're talking to relating to a topic. For...
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Word of the Day: How to use 'Entah-entah'

Entah-entah  can be used in the following ways: (Conjecture Modal Auxiliary) Verb: Chances are..., for all I know... Entah-entah  can be used to conjecture a possibility without any evidence. It is merely used to entertain a possibility which in turn may justify or support the speaker's intention. Examples : 1. Entah-entah dialah yang bagi surat itu. Chances are he was the one who gave that letter. 2. Kalau anak tak mahu pergi (ke) sekolah, cakap dengan dia baik-baik, entah-entah kena buli. If a child doesn't want to go to school, talk to him kidnly, chances are he got bullied. 3. Jangan angkat nombor telefon tak kenal. Entah-entah scammer .  Don't answer unknown phone number. Chances are they're a scammer. 4. Entah-entah (apa) yang kita marah pada anak adalah teguran buat diri sendiri. For all we know the things we get angry at our child are (actually) a reminder for ourselves. Try writing your own sentences in the comment below...
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Location: Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Word of the Day: How to use 'Terus'

Terus  can be used in the following ways: (Transitive) Verb:  to continue, to proceed Terus  is used to describe engaging an action along it's course. It's usually used to express continuing a process to the next step. As a primary verb,  (meN)teruskan--> meneruskan  is followed by a direct object which is something that is continued after a pause or momentarily stop. Examples :  1. Saya akan teruskan pelajaran tak lama lagi.  I'll be continuing my study soon.  2. Pelajar digalakkan untuk meneruskan prestasi yang cemerlang.   Students are encouraged to continue their excellent performance.  3. Teruskan langkah walaupun menghadapi kesukaran.   Continue to step (ahead) even when experiencing hardships.  4. Kerajaan meneruskan pembangunan keretapi laju setelah tergendala.   The government will continue the development of high speed train after it has been interrupted. (Aspect Auxiliary) Verb: straight, immediately (after),...
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Location: Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Word of the Day: How to use 'Selalu'

Selalu can be used in the following ways: Adverb of Frequency:  always, often  Selalu describes an action being done at a high frequency. It is used with action verbs in which the occurence can be counted. Selalunya can be used at the beginning of a sentence as an adverbial expression meaning 'what is always (done/the case)'. Examples : 1. Dia selalu bangun awal pagi.  He always gets up early (in the morning). 2. Jangan selalu marah.   Don't always get angry! 3. Ibu bapa harus selalu menemani anak-anak semasa kecil.  Parents should always accompany children when they're young. 4. Antara petua gaya hidup yang sihat adalah selalu beriadah. One of (some) the tips of healthy lifestyle is doing exercise often. 5. Selalunya kalau Malaysia menang dalam apa-apa acara, esoknya akan cuti.  Usually, if Malaysia were to win in any matches, the next day will (be declared as) a holiday. Try writing your own sentences in the comment below...
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Location: Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Word of the Day: How to use 'Entah'

Entah  can be used in the following ways: Exclamation:   I don't know, I wonder Entah  implies that the speaker has no knowledge of something and is also wondering about the answer. When used impulsively in casual settings, it is used to quickly brush off someone's inquirement either because of pure ignorance or disinterest. Be careful as it may sound dismissive in this way. On the contrary, when it is not directed to anyone (self-talk), it may reflect a sense of the speaker's despair due to not knowing something. Examples : 1. Entah.    I don't know (and I don't care). {responding to someone's question}  2. Entah, saya pun tak tahu. (I don't know), I also don't know.  3. Entahlah, cuba tanya orang lain.   I'm not sure, try asking the others. Entah {Adjective} entah tidak   Conjunction:  Who knows whether it's {Adjective} or isn't. This pattern is used to express that the truth about something is unsure of. Examples : 1. Restoran itu ent...
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Location: Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Word of the Day: How to use 'Agak-agak'

Agak-agak  can be used in the following ways: *refer to past entry on ' Agak ' Adverb:  roughly (estimate) When duplicated, agak-agak implies the process of roughly making an estimation or consideration according to a certain standard while carrying out an action. Examples : 1. Saya agak-agak saja.  I'm just guessing. 2. Agak-agak saja nak masukkan berapa banyak.  Just (roughly estimate and) insert however much. 3. Agak-agak bilalah kita boleh kaya?  When can we ever get rich? {pondering} 4. Agak-agaklah kalau nak berbohong.   Think first before making up a lie. {Don't be too obvious or inconsiderate.} Try writing your own sentences in the comment below...
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Location: Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Word of the Day: How to use 'Supaya'

Supaya   can be used in the following ways: Conjunction:  so that, in hope to Supaya is used to connect a clause to another clause describing the most ideal result that the speaker had hoped for. Dapat often follows supaya  denoting the state to be achieved. Agar which is more formal may be used interchangeably.  Examples : 1. Saya tidur awal supaya dapat bangun awal.  I sleep early so that I'll be able to get up early. 2. Gunalah kemudahan awam dengan elok supaya orang lain pun dapat menggunakannya.   Use public facilities properly so that others could use them too. 3. Mereka bertungkus lumus memerah otak supaya dapat jumpa jalan penyelesaian yang terbaik.  They are struggling hard racking their brains in hope to find the best solution. 4. Dalam negara yang berbilang kaum, kita harus bersatu padu agar negara aman dan tenteram. In a multicultural country, we have to be united so that our country will be in peace.   Conjunction: (hoping) for Supaya...
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