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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...

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...

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...

Sedikit  can be used in the following ways: Quantifier: a little, a few Sedikit  can be placed before nouns to express small quantity. Sedikit can be shortened to sikit . Examples : 1. Saya ada sedikit duit.    I have a little money.     2. Hanya ada sedikit orang sahaja.  There are only a few people. 3. Saya tahu sikit saja.     I only know a bit. 4. Tahu sikit tak bermaksud tak berguna.   Knowing less (little) doesn't mean it's useless.   Intensifier:  a little bit When placed after an adjective,  sikit  is used to soften the adjective, bringing down the intensity of the adjective. Examples : 1. Orang itu pelik sikit.    That person is a little bit weird. 2. Bagi saya banyak sikit. Give me a little bit more. 3. Saiz yang besar sikit, ada tak? Is there a size a little bit bigger (than this)? 4. Susah sikit nak pujuk dia sertai kita. It's a little bit difficult to persuade him to join us.   si...

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....

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-...

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  denga...

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 change of clothese as well. [A...

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 ...

  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 exp...

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....