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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-...

Semasa  can be used in the following ways: Conjunction:  when, while (Se)masa is used to introduce the time frame when the main action takes place. The clause with semasa  can be a state or a process action (an action that takes place for a period of time). (Se)waktu can be used interchangeably. Examples : 1. Kami selalu bermain bersama-sama waktu kecil.  We always played together when we were young. 2. Jangan bermain di luar masa hujan.  Don't play outside when it's raining. 3. Semalam ada orang datang ke rumah semasa awak sedang tidur.  Someone came yesterday while you were sleeping. 4. Saya rasa paling bahagia semasa berada di sisi dia. I felt the happiest when I was at his side. Try writing your own sentences in the comment below...

Daripada  can be used in the following ways: Preposition:  from {source} Daripada  is used to denote the source of something. Examples : 1. Surat itu datang daripada abang saya.  The letter came from my brother. 2. Dia menerima bungkusan daripada keluarganya.   He received a package from his family. 3. Kerusi itu diperbuat daripada kayu tempatan.     The chair is made from local wood. 4. Mereka mendapat banyak pengajaran daripada program itu.   They learnt a lot from that programme.   Preposition:  than, instead of, rather than {source of comparison} In a comparison sentence, daripada  is used to denote the source of comparison. Examples : 1.  Laptop lebih besar daripada tablet.  Laptops are bigger than tablets. 2. Saya lebih suka kopi daripada teh.   I prefer coffee over tea. 3. Daripada berjalan lebih baik naik teksi.  Instead of walking, it's better if we grab a taxi. 4. Daripada tak buat apa-apa lebih ba...

Sungguh  can be used in the following ways: Intensifier:  really Sungguh  can be used before or after adjectives/stative verbs. Compared to sangat , sungguh  expresses a higher degree of intensity. Hence, it's only used when the speaker is genuinely amazed. In terms of structure, it is not uncommon to bring the sungguh  part in front to further emphasise it, turning it into an exclamation. Examples : 1. Sungguh indah pemandangan Gunung Kinabalu.  The Mount. Kinabalu view is really scenic.    2. Soalan peperiksaan hari ini susah sungguh .   The exam questions today were really tough. 3. Rancangan realiti itu sungguh menghiburkan.   The reality show is really entertaining. 4. Sungguh tak tersangka kepulangan dia.   I really didn't expect his return.     Try writing your own sentences in the comment below...

Differences between Nak vs Mau Please refer to this entry to understand the functions of hendak / nak / ma(h)u . Difference 1:  Regional Preference Generally, nak and mau is interchangeable in most situations and depending on regions, speakers might prefer one over the other. Speakers from East Malaysia (Sabah & Sarawak) prefers mau .  Difference 2:  Formality Below are the words arranged in increasing level of formality. Informal:  nak  1. Saya nak beli barang.   I'm going to buy things. Informal:  mau  2. Dia mau rumah yang besar.   He wants a big house. Formal:  mahu  3. Perdana menteri mahu rakyat bersabar.   The prime minister wants the people to be patient. Formal:  hendak  4. Guru besar hendak memperbesar kawasan sekolah.   The principal wants to expand the school compound. Difference 3:  Nuance If it is not influenced by the factors above, then it is due to the slight difference in nuance betwe...

Habis  can be used in the following ways: Stative Verb:  to be finished, to be used up, to end Habis  is used to describe the state of things that are no longer available as it has been used up or finished. Examples :  1. Duit saya sudah habis.  My money is finished (used up).  2. Pertunjukan itu sudah habis.   The show is finished (ended).  3. Dia makan semuanya sendiri sampai habis.   He ate everything himself until it's finished (gone).  4. Habis semua buku diconteng adik.   All the books were scribbled by brother (younger sibling). (Aspect Auxiliary) Verb:  to finish Habis  can precede the primary verb to express that the verb has been done until it is finished or exhausted.  Examples : 1. Dia sudah habis makan. He has finished eating. 2. Habis sekolah nanti, terus balik. Come back immediately once you have finished school! 3. Saya akan pergi kalau ayah sudah habis cakap. I'll live now if you've finished talking. ...

Mari  can be used in the following ways: Verb:  Come (here) Mari can be used to call the listener to your side. When used before a verb, it is to invite the listener to do something. When used after a verb or after the preposition ke , it expresses movement to the speaker's location. Examples : 1. Mari sini. Come here! 2. Mari makan. Come eat! 3. Bawa mari bungkusan itu. Bring the package here (to my side). 4. Jangan datang ke mari. Don't come here (to my side). Mari (kita) (Imperative) Verb:  Let us Mari  can also be used to invite the listener to do something together. Jom which is more colloquial can be used interchangeably. However, jom can be used by itself to urge the listener. Examples : 1. Mari pergi ke kedai itu. Let's go to that store! 2. Jom keluar jalan-jalan. Let's go hang outside! 3. Mari kita mulakan mesyuarat sekarang. Let us start the meeting now! 4. Jom masuk acara larian itu. Let's join that running event! Try writing your own sentences in the com...