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Pada  can be used in the following ways: Preposition:  at, on, in {time} Pada  is used to denote the exact time something takes place. It precedes any time phrase such as days, months, year and so on. It is optional when the time phrase is relative to the speaker's current time such as 'yesterday', 'next week', and 'last month'. Examples : 1. Saya tidur pada pukul 11 malam.  I sleep at 11 p.m.. 2. Majlis itu akan berlangsung (pada) malam ini.   The event will take place tonight. 3. Pada zaman dahulu, orang suka tinggal di pinggiran sungai.   In the olden days, people like to stay in the river banks. 4. Pada waktu itu, keadaan sangat huru-hara sehinggakan ramai orang tercedera.   At that time, the situation was so chaotic that a lot got injured.   Preposition:  at, with {location} When used with ada , pada  implies the current (tentative/temporary) location of the object that has been transferred.  Examples : 1.  Duit itu a...

Sambil  can be used in the following ways: Conjunction:  while Sambil  is used when the subject is performing two actions simultaneously. The clause with  sambil is usually an action that does not take up a lot of mental capacity. Examples : 1. Dia suka belajar sambil mendengar muzik.  He likes to listen to music while studying. 2. Jangan bermain telefon sambil memandu.  Don't use your phone while driving. 3. Sekolah akan mengadakan lawatan sambil belajar ke kilang itu.  The school will organize a field visit to the factory. 4. Setibanya di hospital, kami cepat-cepat telefon yang lain sambil mengusung dia ke bilik pembedahan. As we arrived at the hospital, we quickly called the others while taking him (on a stretcher) to the surgery room. 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...

Wajar   can be used in the following ways: Adjective:  appropriate  Wajar is used to describe that something is appropriate. Wajar carrries a formal and neutral tone which suggest that an event/action/decision is justified. Examples :  1. Tuntutan itu tidak wajar.     That claim is not appropriate.  2. Tindakan dia bercakap dengan kasar tidak wajar.   His action of speaking rudely is not appropriate.  3. Dalam negara yang berdemokrasi, melakukan undian sebelum membuat keputusan adalah wajar.   In a democratic country, voting before making decisions is appropriate.   4. Penggunaan AI dalam industri harus melalui pemeriksaan yang wajar bagi memastikan keselamatannya.   The application of AI in industries should undergo a proper examination to ensure it's safety. (Obligation Modal Auxiliary) Verb:  ougt to {it's appropriate to} Wajar  can also be used before the primary verb to express that the action is approp...

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....

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 st...

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...