Vocabulary

Phrases

Grammar

Malay Phrases

Here is a collection of the most popular phrases in Malay. This includes common expressions used on a daily basis including in casual conversations.

Long time no see: Lama tidak berjumpa
I missed you: Saya rindukan kamu
What's new?: Apa perkara terbaru?
Nothing new: Tiada apa-apa yang baru
Make yourself at home!: Berehat agar selesa
Have a good trip: Selamat jalan
Do you speak English?: Bolehkah anda berbahasa Inggeris?
Just a little: Sedikit sahaja
What's your name?: Apa nama anda?
My name is (John Doe): Nama saya (John Doe)
Mr.../ Mrs. .../ Miss...: Encik / Puan / Cik
Nice to meet you!: Gembira berkenalan dengan anda
You're very kind!: Anda sangat baik hati!
Where are you from?: Anda berasal dari mana?
I'm from the U.S: Saya berasal dari Amerika / A.S
I'm American: Saya berbangsa Amerika
Where do you live?: Dimana awak tinggal?
I live in the U.S: Saya tinggal di A.S
Do you like it here?: Adakah anda menyukai tempat ini?
Who?: Siapa?
Where?: Di mana?
How?: Bagaimana?
When?: Bila?
Why?: kenapa?
What?: Apa?
By train: Dengan keretapi
By car: Dengan kereta
By bus: Dengan bas
By taxi: Dengan teksi
By airplane: Dengan kapal terbang
Malta is a wonderful country: Malta merupakan tempat yang indah
What do you do for a living?: Apakah pekerjaan anda?
I'm a (teacher/ artist/ engineer): Saya seorang (guru / pelukis / jurutera)
I like Maltese: Saya suka orang Malta
I'm trying to learn Maltese: Saya sedang cuba mempelajari bahasa Malta
Oh! That's good!: Oh! Itu sangat bagus!
Can I practice with you: Boleh saya berlatih dengan awak?
How old are you?: Berapa umur awak?
I'm (twenty, thirty...) Years old: Umur saya (dua puluh, tiga puluh...) tahun
Are you married?: Adakah anda sudah kahwin?
Do you have children?: Adakah anda mempunyai anak?
I have to go: Saya kena pergi dah
I will be right back!: Sekejap saya datang balik!
This: Ini
That: Itu
Here: Nah ini
There: Tu dia
It was nice meeting you: Gembira jumpa awak
Take this! (when giving something): Ambil ini!
Do you like it?: Awak sukakannya?
I really like it!: Saya betul-betul sukakannya
I'm just kidding: Saya bergurau saja
I'm hungry: Saya lapar
I'm thirsty: Saya dahaga
In The Morning: Waktu pagi
In the evening: Lewat petang
At Night: Waktu malam
Really!: Betul kah?
Look!: Tengok!
Hurry up!: Cepat lah!
What?: Apa dia?
Where?: Dimana?
What time is it?: Pukul berapa tu?
It's 10 o'clock: Dah pukul 10
Give me this!: Bagi ni pada saya
I love you: Saya cintakan awak
Are you free tomorrow evening?: Malam esok awak lapang?
I would like to invite you for dinner: Saya ingin mengajak anda makan malam?
Are you married?: Adakah awak sudah berkahwin?
I'm single: Saya masih bujang
Would you marry me?: Sudikah awak berkahwin dengan saya?
Can I have your phone number?: Bolehkah saya dapatkan nombor telefon awak?
Can I have your email?: Boleh saya dapatkan emel awak?
You look beautiful! (to a woman): Awak cantik
You have a beautiful name: Nama awak cantik
This is my wife: Ini isteri saya
This is my husband: Ini suami saya
I enjoyed myself very much: Saya sangat gembira
I agree with you: Saya setuju dengan awak
Are you sure?: Adakah anda pasti?
Be careful!: Berhati-hati
Cheers!: Selamat!
Would you like to go for a walk?: Nak pergi jalan-jalan?
Holiday Wishes: Selamat Bercuti
Good luck!: Semoga berjaya
Happy birthday!: Selamat Hari Lahir
Happy new year!: Selamat Tahun Baru
Merry Christmas!: Selamat Hari Natal!
Congratulations!: Tahniah!
Enjoy! (before eating): Selamat menjamu selera
Bless you (when sneezing): Alhamdulillah
Best wishes!: Selamat semuanya!
Transportation: Pengangkutan
It's freezing: Sejuk beku
It's cold: Sejuknya
It's hot: Panasnya
So so: Macam tu lah

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