Vocabulary

Phrases

Grammar

Malay Directions

These are expressions used when giving or getting directions in Malay. Very useful when trying to find your way around or when lost.

Excuse me! (to ask someone): Harap maaf! Boleh saya bertanya?
Can you show me?: Bolehkah anda tunjukkan kepada saya?
I'm lost: Saya sesat
I'm not from here: Saya bukan dari tempat ini.
Can I help you?: Boleh saya bantu anda?
Can you help me?: Boleh anda bantu saya?
It's near here: Ianya dekat sahaja dari sini
It's far from here: Ianya jauh dari sini
Go straight: Jalan terus
Turn left: Belok kiri
Turn right: Belok kanan
One moment please!: Tunggu sekejap
Come with me!: Jom ikut saya!
How can I get to the museum? : Bagaimana hendak ke muzium?
How long does it take to get there?: Berapa lamakah perjalanan ke sana?
Downtown (city center): Pusat bandar

The following are words which might be used alone or in combination with other words to ask or give directions.

Near: Dekat
Far: Jauh
Right: Kanan
Left: Kiri
Straight: Terus ke depan
There: Sana
Here: sini
To walk: Perlu berjalan
To drive: perlu pandu
To turn: perlu pusing
Traffic light: Lampu isyarat

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