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Macam  can be used in the following ways: Adverb:  like At it's foundation, macam means like, which can be used the same way as seperti . Additionally, macam also implies manner as in the way to do something. In English, most of the time using 'this' or 'that' would suffice to direct someone to do something in a certain way. Bagai which is a more formal version can be used interchangeably.  Macam itu =   Begitu Macam ini  =  Begini Examples : 1. Buat macam ini.  Do it like this. 2. Jangan cakap macam itu.  Don't say (like) that! 3. Macam mana nak mohon status penduduk tetap?  How to apply for permanent resident? 4. Beginilah caranya kita mengatasi kelemahan diri tanpa mendatangkan keburukan. This is the way we overcome our weaknesses without causing harm. Semacam Adjective/Adverb:  weird(ly), suspicious(ly) Semacam is a rather unique way to express the speaker's suspicion over something often implying that something is wrong or out of th...

Seperti  can be used in the following ways: Conjunction:  like, as {resemblance}, such as {examples} Seperti can be used to liken something (a noun) with something else (another noun). Colloquially, it can most of the time interchanged with macam , though seperti is more suitable to be used with something more abstract while macam  something more ocncrete. When giving examples of a group of things, seperti is used. Examples : 1. Saya nak kemeja macam kemeja awak.  I want a shirt like your shirt. 2. Dia suka berkeliaran seperti binatang liar.  He likes to roam around like a wild animal. 3. Kalau ingin berjaya, buat seperti orang yang berjaya.  If you want to succeed, act as successful people (do). 4. Kami sedang mencari calon yang memenuhi kriteria seperti yang tersiar di akhbar.  We're looking for a candidate who fulfils the criteria as shown on the newspaper. 5. Malaysia ada menghasilkan buah-buahan tropikal seperti durian, mangga, dan manggis.  ...

Atas  can be used in the following ways: Conjunction:  for {reason} Atas as a conjunction is used to explain reason of something by connecting to a noun phrase. It is distinct to kerana/sebab  as the following is used to connect to another clause. Furthermore, restructuring the same sentence using atas would sound more formal. Examples : 1. Terima kasih atas pertolongan anda.  Thank you for your help. 2. Syabas atas kerja keras anda.  Malaysia is famouse because it has tall buildings. 3. Kami meminta maaf atas kesilapan itu.  Thanks for accompanying me. 4. Keputusan sebulat suara tidak tercapai atas beberapa sebab.  An unamious decision could not be achieved for some reasons. Try writing your own sentences in the comment below...

Sementara  can be used in the following ways: Adjective:  temporary Sementara expresses the idea of temporariness implying that things will change eventually. Examples : 1. Dia hanyalah pembantu sementara.  He is only a temporary asistant. 2. Hidup ini hanyalah sementara.  This life is merely temporary. 3. Kita akan (meN)pindahkan operasi ke sini buat sementara waktu.  We will move the operation here for a temporary time. 4. Penutupan sementara jalan itu menyebabkan kesesakan jalan raya. The temporary closure of that road has caused road traffic. Conjunction:  while When used as a conjunction, sementara introduces a temporary time period in which the main action is taken. The clause with sementara can be an action performed by another subject or a temporary state in which the primary subject is experiencing.  Examples : 1. Alia mengemas rumah sementara Hana memasak.  Alia cleans the house while Hana is cooking. 2. Ayah membaca surat khabar sementa...

Demi can be used in the following ways: Conjunction:  for (the sake of) Demi  can precede nouns to indicate the purpose of an action.  In most cases  untuk  can be used inerchangeably though demi reflects a deeper resolution especially when used before person or God. Examples : 1. Saya buat semua ini demi awak.     I've done all of these for you (for your sake). 2. Fikirlah masak-masak demi masa depan.  Think hard for your future. 3. Demi Tuhan, aku bersumpah hanya akan berkata yang benar.   In God's name, I swear to speak only of the truth. 4. Rakyat Malaysia bersatu padu membangunkan negara demi kemakmuran negara.   The people of Malaysia are united to develop the country for the country's prosperity. Try writing your own sentences in the comment below...

Kurang  can be used in the following ways: Adjective/Adverb: less, lack, in shortage of Kurang  expresses the idea of less than normal. As an adverb, kurang is used to describe the lack or shortage of something. Examples : 1. Dia tak terbayar kerana duitnya kurang.   He wasn't able to pay because he has not enough money (his money is in shortage). 2. Tahun ini gejala sosial semakin kurang.  This year, sosial problems become lesser. 3. Dia asyik kena denda sebab kurang ajar dengan cikgu.    He always got punished because of being rude (lack education) to the teachers.  4. Kebanyakan negara menghadapi masalah kurang tenaga buruh akibat kadar kelahiran yang menurun.  A big number of countries are facing shortage of labour force problem due to the decreasing of birth rate. Intensifier:  less, lack, not so Kurang  can also be used before adjectives/stative verbs. It is used to express that the topic in question does not adhere to an expe...