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Selepas  can be used in the following ways: Conjunction:  after Selepas  is used to describe an event that takes place after an event. If the subject of the clause with  selepas  and the clause without  selepas  is the same, then the subject on the clause with  selepas  can be dropped. Setelah which is more formal can be used interchangeably. (Se)lepas (i)tu is also commonly used in conversation to connect events while narrating a story or to encourage the speaker to continue his narration. Examples : 1. Selepas itu, semuanya sudah tidak seperti dulu.  After that, everything wasn't the same as before. 2. Mereka selalu berkumpul selepas waktu kerja.  They always gather after working hours. 3. Saya hanya boleh keluar bermain selepas menyiapkan kerja rumah.  I can only go out to play after finishing my homework. 4. Selepas menamatkan pelajaran, dia terus mendapat tawaran bekerja. He got a work offer immideately after ending his studies. Try writing your own sentences in the comment be

Jangan-jangan  can be used in the following ways: (Conjecture Modal Auxiliary) Verb:  don't tell me..., God forbid... Jangan-jangan  can be used to express the worst possible supposition. It is used when the speaker couldn't believe and hopes that the event is not real. Examples : 1. Jangan-jangan dia sesat jalan. God forbids he lost his way. 2. Jangan-jangan awak kena tipu. Don't tell me that you got cheated. 3. Jangan-jangan gadis itu mengandung. Don't tell me that that girl is pregnant. 4. Jangan-jangan lelaki kau ada perempuan simpanan. God forbid your man has a mistress. Try writing your own sentences in the comment below...

Sebelum  can be used in the following ways: Conjunction:  before Sebelum  is used to describe an event that takes place before an event. If the subject of the clause with sebelum  and the clause without sebelum is the same, then the subject on the clause with sebelum can be dropped. Examples : 1. Basuh tangan sebelum makan.  Wash your hands before eating! 2. Saya selalu pergi ke tandas sebelum tidur.  I always go to the toilet before sleeping. 3. Berfikir dahulu sebelum bercakap.  Think first before you speak! 4. Sebelum mengenali awak, saya tidak mengenali erti kehidupan. Before knowing you, I didn't understand the meaning of life. Try writing your own sentences in the comment below...

Memang   can be used in the following ways: Intensifier:  naturally, indeed, really Memang is used to emphasise that the subject has always been such way or that the subject really does live up to his label. Examples : 1. Dia memang tak boleh makan pedas.     He really cannot take spicy food.     2. Bos saya memang suka bagi kerja banyak.  My boss really likes to give us a lot of work . 3. Budak-budak memang tak malu buat kesilapan.  Children indeed are not embarrassed to make mistakes. 4. Orang lelaki memang ada ego tinggi.   Men naturally are highly egoistical. Try writing your own sentences in the comment below...

Wajib  can be used in the following ways: (Obligation Modal Auxiliary) Verb:  required to, have to {mandatory} Wajib  can be used before the primary verb to express that the action is mandatory to be done. It is usually used to order others to do something. This sense of obligation stems from Islamic regulations where things that are wajib  are mandatory for followers to do or not to do.  Examples : 1. Awak wajib tengok video yang viral itu.   You have to watch that viral video.  2. Pelajar wajib menghantar borang kebenaran ibu bapa untuk menyertai lawatan sambil belajar.   Students are required to hand in the parent's permission form to join the field trip.  3. Pesakit yang positif Covid wajib diasingkan dari wad umum.   Covid-positive patients are required to be separated from the general ward.  4. Ini adalah teknik-teknik bersenam yang wajib tahu untuk membina badan.   These are exercising techniques that you should know for bodybuilding.   Try writing your own sentences in the

Tetap  can be used in the following ways: (Aspect Auxiliary) Verb:  still  Tetap  can precede the primary verb or stative verb to emphasise that the subject resists changes even though it is expected for changes to occur.  Examples :  1. Dia tetap bersama saya.   He still remains (stay together) with me.  2. Saya tetap teguh dengan pendirian saya.   I stand firm on my ground. {even after being dissuaded)  3. Hujan sudah mula turun tapi mereka tetap bermain di luar.   It's already started raining but they're still playing outside.  4. Walaupun sudah berusia, Tok tetap rajin menuntut ilmu.   Although grandpa has aged, he still diligently seeks knowledge.   Try writing your own sentences in the comment below...