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Lagi  can be used in the following ways: Adverb:  again, more, else Lagi  converys the idea of more. It usually comes directly after classifiers indicating the amount of objects. When referred to verbs, it means the verb continues or is repeated in the near future. Examples :  1. Tolong ulang sekali lagi.      Please repeat (again).  2. Kita perlukan 10 batang lagi.      We need 10 more.  3. Makanlah (banyak) lagi kalau masih lapar.   Eat more if you're still hungry.  4. Ada nak tambah apa-apa lagi?   Is there anything else you would like (to add)?  5. Percaya lagi cakap dia! Kan dah kena!   Keep believing what he says, serves you right.   (Comparative) Adverb:  more Lagi  can also be used in comparative. Although it can replace lebih  in the same comparative construction, it is used more often without explicitly mentioning the compared target since it can be understood from context. For this usage, lagi  can come before or after the adjective. Examples :  1. Lagi selesa makan di r

Kira can be used in the following ways: Verb:  to count, to calculate, to care (meN)Kira--> mengira is a verb that expresses the idea to count or calculate. It can also be used to express the idea that something is taken into consideration which usually is used in negative sentences. Examples : 1. Kira sampai sepuluh.  Count until 10! 2. Kanak-kanak perlu belajar mengira dan membaca.  Kids have to learn counting and reading. 3. Saya tak kira apa akibatnya.  I don't care what the consequences are. 4. Dia tidak kira berapa orang yang akan hadir.  He doesn't care/count how many people are attending.   Kira-Kira Adverb:  around, about, approximately When duplicated,  kira-kira  is used as an adverb before numbers to express an approximation. Examples : 1. Kira-kira 10 orang tercedera.  Around 10 people were injured. 2. Saya akan sampai kira-kira dalam 10 minit.  I'll be there within about 10 minutes. 3. Kerja ini akan mengambil kira-kira 10 hari untuk siap.  This task will t

Tiba   can be used in the following ways: Verb:  to arrive Tiba  as a verb is the formal counterpart for the word  sampai . It is used to express that the subject has arrived at their destination. The preposition  ke  or  di  often follows  tiba  to denote the location/destination. Examples : 1. Dia tiba pada pukul 10.     He arrived at 10 o'clock. 2. Sudah tiba pada masanya.   The time has come .  3. Saya belum tiba ke pejabat.  I have not arrived at the office. 4. Bagitahu saya bila awak sudah tiba di rumah.  Let me know when you have arrived home !   Tiba-tiba Adverb:  suddenly, all of a sudden, out of nowhere When duplicated, tiba-tiba  is used as an adverb to express that something happened suddenly. It can be placed before or after the subject. It can also be placed at the end of the sentence. When it's placed at the end of the sentence, the adverb of manner prepositions  dengan or secara , will come before tiba-tiba . Examples : 1. Dia tiba-tiba berlari dengan laju.  He

Sekali  can be used in the following ways: Classifier:  one time, once Sekali is used to count the frequency of events. For this usage, the se-  which means 'one' can be replaced with other numbers.  Examples : 1. Dia pernah pergi ke Malaysia sekali.  He's been to Malaysia once. 2. Sila baca sekali lagi.   Please read it again (one more time). 3. Saya minum kopi sekali sehari.  I drink coffeee once a day. 4. Mereka berjaya lulus ujian lesen dengan sekali percubaan. They successfully passed the licence test in one try. Adverb: along, together Sekali  can also be used as an adverb to express that something takes place along with the main event.  Examples : 1. Boleh saya ikut sekali?  Can I go along (with you)? {Original plan does not include the speaker.} 2. Tolong belikan sabun sekali.   Please buy (me) soap as well. [While shopping for your things.] 3. Saya ada bawa baju salinan sekali.  I brought clothes to change as well. [Among other things.] 4. Mereka bukan sahaja datan

Langsung   can be used in the following ways: Adverb:  direct(ly), straight, live {broadcasting/streaming},  Langsung describes the idea that something goes directly to somewhere without disruptions. Although it can be used by itself when modifying movements, more often it is preceded with secara  to form an adverb of manner. Examples : 1. Durian-durian ini datang langsung dari dusunnya.     These durians came straight from the farm. 2. Rancangan ini bersiar secara langsung.   This programme is streaming live. 3. Sila berurusan dengan pihak polis secara langsung.  Please deal with the police force directly. 4. Secara tidak langsung, Covid telah menyedarkan kita apa yang betul-betul penting dalam hidup. Covid has indirectly made us realise what is really important in our life.   Langsung tak ... // Tak ... langsung Intensifier: (do) not ... at all Paired with tidak , langsung  indicates that something is not considered the mentioned adjective. When used with verbs, it means that the ver

  Juga  can be used in the following ways: (Emphatic) Adverb:  also, too Juga is rather flexible as it can come right after the part-of-speech that is intended to be emphasised. The most basic function of juga  is to express that the topic also applies to the subject or object in question much like the English 'also' . The position of juga  is important as it denote which part of the speech is emphasised.  Examples : 1. Saya juga boleh bercakap bahasa Inggeris.     I can also speak English. [In addition to someone else.]  2. Saya boleh bercakap bahasa Cina juga. [In addition to other languages. ]  I can speak Chinese as well.   3. Dia nak ikut kami juga.   He wants to follow us too.  4. Ada juga masalah lainkah?   Is there also another problem?   (Emphatic) Adverb:  right, exactly, still Another usage of juga  is quite difficult to explain. There is no one specific word in English that can express juga . However, the nuance that juga  brings here is to emphasise that it is none

Betul   can be used in the following ways: Adjective:  correct, true Betul as an adjective is used to confirm a fact or a statement as the truth. Examples : 1. Maklumat itu semuanya betul.     All of the information is true.     2. Beritahu saya jawapan yang betul.   Tell me the correct answer! 3. Encik bukan orang tempatan, betul tak?     You're not a local, is that right? 4. Betul, saya bukan orang tempatan.   That's correct, I'm not a local.   Intensifier:  indeed, truly, really When placed after an adjective, betul  is used to intensify the adjective as if the subject truly fulfils the quality of the adjective. It can also be used to agree with the other party's claim. In a sentence, the predicate with betul  can be brought to front to further emphasize it. Used this way, the sentence becomes more like an exclamation. Examples : 1. Beg tangan ini mahal betul.    This handbag is truly expensive. 2. Lama betul kita tak jumpa! It has indeed been a while since we have m