The phrases you will use most in Malay: greetings, polite words, small talk and travel. Tap the speaker to hear each one, tap a phrase to see how to say it.
| Malay | Meaning |
|---|---|
helo | Hello |
hai | Hi |
selamat pagi | Good morning |
selamat petang | Good afternoon |
selamat petang | Good evening |
selamat malam | Good night |
selamat tinggal | Goodbye |
Jumpa lagi nanti | See you later |
jumpa esok | See you tomorrow |
selamat datang | Welcome |
Gembira berjumpa dengan anda | Nice to meet you |
| Malay | Meaning |
|---|---|
apa khabar | How are you? |
Saya sihat, terima kasih | I am fine, thank you |
siapa nama awak | What is your name? |
Nama saya Anna | My name is Anna |
awak dari mana? | Where are you from? |
Adakah anda bercakap bahasa Inggeris? | Do you speak English? |
saya tak faham | I do not understand |
Bolehkah anda mengulanginya? | Can you repeat that? |
Tolong cakap perlahan-lahan | Please speak slowly |
| Malay | Meaning |
|---|---|
terima kasih | Thank you |
Terima kasih banyak-banyak | Thank you very much |
Sama-sama | You are welcome |
tolong | Please |
maaf | Sorry |
maafkan saya | Excuse me |
ya | Yes |
tidak | No |
| Malay | Meaning |
|---|---|
Tolong! | Help! |
Di mana bilik air? | Where is the bathroom? |
Berapa harga ini? | How much is this? |
Bil, tolong | The bill, please |
Saya mahu air | I would like some water |
| Malay | Meaning |
|---|---|
saya sayang awak | I love you |
tahniah | Congratulations |
selamat hari jadi | Happy birthday |
Bersulang! | Cheers! |
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Malay