language-learning

Useful “Travel” words and phrases in Malay

  1. Minta maaf
    Excuse me, Pardon me, I beg your pardon, I’m sorry
  2. Terima kasih
    Thank you

  3. Sama-sama
    You’re welcome
  4. Mana
    Where, Where is

  5. Berapa harga…?
    What is the price of.. ? How much is …?

  6. Saya tak pandai cakap Melayu
    (Literal) I not good speak Malay
    My Malay is not good, I am not good in Malay.

  7. Boleh cakap Bahasa Inggeris/English ?
    (Literal) Can speak English ?
    Can you speak English ?

  8. Macam mana pergi ?
    (Literal) How go ?
    How to go to , How to get to ?

  9. Saya nak pergi…
    I want to go …
    (“Nak” is short for “hendak”.)

  10. Saya orang ………….. (your nationanlity)
    I am the people of _____ (country).
    I am (nationality).
    “Orang” = people

  11. Boleh bagi saya …?
    Can give me … ?

  12. Saya tahu cakap Melayu sikit-sikit sahaja.
    (Literal) I know speak Malay a little only.
    I only know a little Malay.

  13. Apa ___ dalam Bahasa Melayu ? What (is) _______ in Malay ?