The Malay language or Bahasa Malaysia is a relatively easy language to speak. Pronunciation generally follows the spelling with “sy” in Malay pronounced the “sh” sound in English. The only slight uncertainty being “e” which can be pronounced either like the ‘her’ or ‘hey’ sound. All in all, you will still be understood even if it is mixed up so don’t worry!
Greetings and Essentials
Thank you / Terima Kasih
Yes/No – Ya/Tidak
Welcome / Selamat Datang
Goodbye / Selamat Jalan
I don’t understand / Saya tak faham
Directions and Transportation
Where is the toilet? / Di mana tandas?
Turn right / Belok kanan
Turn left / Belok kiri
Go straight / Jalan terus
Slow down / Perlahan sikit
Taxi / Teksi
Bus / Bas
Flight/Plane – Kapalterbang
Train / Keretapi
Road / Jalan
Exit / Keluar
Entrance / Masuk
At The Restaurant/Cafe
Less Sweet / Kurang Manis
No sugar / Tanpa gula
No milk / Tanpa susu
Extra spicy / Kurang pedas
Less spicy / Sedap
Tasty
Water / Air
At The Market
How much? / Berapa?
Expensive / Mahal
Numbers
One / Satu
Two / Dua
Three / Tiga
Four / Empat
Five / Lima
Six / Enam
Seven / Tujuh
Eight / Lapan
Nine / Sembilan
Ten / Sepuluh
Making Friends
How are you? / Apa khabar?
I’m fine / Khabar baik?
Have you eaten? / Dah makan?
Beautiful / Cantik
I’m sorry / Maaf
Please / Tolong
Let’s go / Jom
For Everything Else…
Hot / Panas
Cold / Sejuk
Can / Boleh
Village / Kampung
River / Sungai
Beach / Pantai
Sea / Laut
Caution / Awas
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