Learn to speak Speak Malay
Useful Malay words and phrases.
Bahasa Malaysia is the national language. English is widely spoken, especially in the cities and well touristed places. Many Malaysians can speak English but if they do not understand, this chart will provide a useful guide to the Malay vocabulary.
Greetings Penyambutan
How are you? Apa khabar?
Fine Baik
Thank you Terima kasih
Good morning Selamat pagi
Good afternoon Selamat tengahari
Good evening Selamat petang
What's your name? Apa nama awak?
My name is ...... Nama saya ialah....
Shopping Beli-Belah
I don't understand Saya tidak faham
How much? Berapa harganya?
It's too expensive Ini telalu mahal
Can you reduce the price? Boleh tak kurangkan harga?
Beautiful Cantik
Reservation Tempahan
Do you have other colours? Ada warna yang lain?
Any other sizes? Ada saiz yang lain?
Do you have a larger one? Ada yang lebih besar?
Small Kecil
Medium Serderhana
Large Besar
Any return policy? Ada polisi pulang balik?
Can I change this? Bolehkah saya tukar yang ini?
Basics
Days Hari
Night Malam
Yes Ya
No Tidak
Rain Hujan
Sun Matahari
Village Kampung
I want to go back Saya mahu pulang
Friend Kawan
Female Perempuan
Male Lelaki
Excuse me Minta maaf
Direction Arah
I am sorry Saya minta maaf
Please Tolong
Good Elok/Bagus
No Good Tak elok/Tak bagus
Thank you Terima kasih
Welcome Selamat datang
You're most welcome Sama-sama
See you again Jumpa lagi
Bon Voyage Selamat jalan
How much? Berapa?
Who can I contact? Siapa boleh saya hubung?
When? Bila?
Destination/places Destinasi/tempat
Sea Laut
Beach Pantai
Coast Tepi laut
Island Pulau
Mountain Gunung
Hills Bukit
Lakes Tasik
Town/city Bandar
Village Kampung
Jungle Hutan
Bank Bank
Post office Pejabat pos
Launderette Kedai dobi
Toilet bilik air Tandas
Public phone Telepon awam
Bookshop Kedai buku
Petrol station Stesen minyak
Supermarket Pasaraya
Market Pasar
Night market Pasar malam
Road Jalan
Street Jalan
Lane Lorong
Dentist Doktor gigi
Pharmacy Famasi
Police station Balai polis
Hospital Hospital
Embassy Kedutaan
Jetty Jeti
Airport Lapangan terbang
Bus station Stesen bas
Taxi stand Stesen teksi
Money changer Penukar wang
Internet caf? Caf?/kedai internet
Restaurant Restoran
Titles Gelaran
Miss Cik
Mister Encik
Mrs Puan
Sir Tuan
Friend Kawan
Doctor Doktor
Police Polis
Uncle Bapa saudara
Auntie Emak saudara
Grandpa Datuk
Grandma Nenek
Sister ( older ) Kakak
Brother ( older ) Abang
Younger brother or sister Adik
Drinks Minuman
Black coffee (no sugar) Kopi kosong
White Coffee with less sugar Kopi kurang manis
Black coffee with sugar Kopi-O
Tea with milk and sugar Teh
Milk tea, less sugar Teh kurang manis
Tea (no sugar, no milk) Teh kosong
Ice lemon tea Teh-O-ice limau
milk susu
sugar gula
Ginger tea Teh halia
Coconut juice Air kelapa
Sugar cane juice Air tebu
Mineral water Air mineral
Water Air (pronounced Aa - yeh)
Hot Panas
Cold Sejuk
Ice Ais
Bottled drinks Air botol
Mineral water Air mineral
Canned drinks Air tin
Alcohol Arak
Fruit juice Jus air buah
How to order your drinks
Coffee / tea is usually served with condensed / evaporated milk and sugar
Fruits Buah-Buahan
Mango Mang-ga
Jackfruit Nangka
Apple Epal
Durian Durian
Mangosteen Manggis
Orange Oren
Lime Limau nipis
Lemon Limau
Guava Jambu
Local fruits Buah tempatan
Food Makanan
Rice nasi
More rice Tambah nasi
Not too spicy Kurang pedas
I'm vegetarian Saya tidak makan daging
Fried noodles Mee goreng
Friend rice Nasi goreng
Any dish ordered with instruction to exclude meat for example: vegetarian fried rice nasi goreng tanpa daging
Bread Roti
Toast Roti bakar
Butter Mentega
Jam Jam
Eggs Telur
Half- boiled egg Telur setengah masak
Sunny side Telur mata kerbau
Scramble egg Telur han-chur
Sea food Makanan laut
Fish Ikan
Squid Sotong
Crab Ketam
Chicken Ayam
Beef Daging lembu
Taste Rasa
Spicy Pedas
Sweet Manis
Sour Masam
Salty Masin
Fried Goreng
Steam Rebus
Salt Garam
Pepper Lada hitam
I would like some……… Saya ingin nak
I don't want any………. Saya tidak mahu
Numbers Nombor
1 Satu
2 Dua
3 Tiga
4 Empat
5 Lima
6 Enam
7 Tujuh
8 Lapan
9 Sembilan
10 Sepuluh
11 Sebelas
12 Dua belas
20 Dua puluh
21 Dua puluh satu
30 Tiga puluh
31 Tiga puluh satu
40 Empat puluh
41 Empat puluh satu
100 Seratus
150 Seratus lima puluh
200 Dua ratus
1000 Satu ribu
10s Puluh
Million Juta
Days Masa
Sunday Ahad
Monday Isnin
Tuesday Selasa
Wednesday Rabu
Thursday Khamis
Friday Jumaat
Saturday Sabtu
Time Hari
Minutes Minit
Hour Jam
Days Hari
Week(s) Minggu
Year (s) Tahun
Tomorrow Esok
Today Hari ini
What time is it? Pukul berapa?
One o'clock Pukul satu
Half past Setengah
Half past one Satu setengah
Quarter past Suku
Quarter past one Satu suku
Colours Warna
white putih
black hitam
yellow kuning
red merah
blue biru
green hijau
orange oren
purple ungu
pink jambu ( merah )
brown chokolat
grey kelabu
dark tua ( literally means old )
light muda ( literally means young )
light blue biru muda
dark blue biru tua
Bookings and reservations Tempahan
How much is a standard room? Berapa harga bilik biasa
Double beds? Katil kembar
Single beds? Katil seorangan?
Air condition/fan? Hawa dingin/kipas?
Water heater? Air panas?
Attach bathroom? Bilik tidur bersama bilik mandi?
Can you confirm my reservations? Boleh saya tetap tempahan saya?
Do you take credit cards? Ada anda terima kad kredit?
Do you provide airport transfers? Anda ada kemudahan kenderaan ke
lapangan terbang?
How much per person? Per room? Berapa harga seorang? Sebilik?
Can I upgrade my room? Boleh saya naikkan gred bilik saya?
Can I change my room? Boleh saya tukar bilik saya?
The room is dirty Bilik ini kotor
Extra pillows/blankets Selimut/bantal tambahan
Can I have a towel? Boleh saya minta tuala?
Do you soap/shampoo? Ada sabun/shampu?
Can I leave my luggage here? Boleh saya tinggal beg saya di sini?
Extra bed for my child? Katil tambahan untuk anak saya?
I want to stay for…….days Saya ingin duduk/tinggal/bermalam…….hari
Are your rooms by the sea? Adakah bilik anda di tepi laut?
Can I see the room? Boleh saya tengok bilik?
Is breakfast included? Adakah ini bersama sarapan?
Is there a cheap hotel nearby? Ada hotel murah dekat sini?
Can I reserve seats for (time)? Boleh saya tempah……..tempat duduk
(masa)
Can I reserve economy/first class seats? Boleh saya tempah ekonomi/klass
pertama?
Getting around Jalan-jalan
I want to go…… Saya hendak pergi……….
Where is the…… Di mana………
Where is the…… toilet? Di manakah………tandas?
Ladies Perempuan
Men's Lelaki
What time does it open/close? Pukul berapa buka/tutup?
Which way is the…… Yang mana jalan ke………
Straight Terus
Right Kanan
Left Kiri
Town Bandar
I'm staying at……. Saya tinggal di…….
Can you take me to….. Boleh anda bawa saya ke……….
How do I get to….. Bagaimana saya pergi ke………
Are there any buses going to… Adakah bas pergi ke…………
Where can I buy tickets……….. Di mana saya beli tiket…….
Is it free seating? Ini tempat duduk bebaskah?
Which is the closest stop to………… Yang mana perhentian dekat………..
Arrival Ketibaan
Departure Perlepasan
Have I missed my bus/train/flight Adakah saya tertinggal
bas/keretapi/pernerbangan
How far is………. Berapa jauh ke………..
Where is the nearest station? Di mana stesen terdekat?
Where do I catch a cab? Dimana saya boleh ambil teksi?
