93 Common Malay Phrases (with Audio) - Start Speaking Today
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Learning just a few key phrases in Malay, will open up a world of possibilities for you.
The ability to speak the local language makes traveling a lot more fun. It allows you to connect with the local people, and experience the culture in a more meaningful way.
To help you start learning Malay, I've put together 93 basic Malay phrases you should learn. Spend a little time learning these, and your trip will become more rewarding than you imagined.
You can listen to each phrase, and study them using spaced repetition, right on this page.
How to Study Malay on This Page
Play each phrase a few times and repeat it out loud. Then click the 'Study' button to add that phrase to your study session. Add as many phrases as you like, but not so many that it makes it hard to study, 5 is a good start.
When you're ready, click the 'Study Now' button that will appear at the bottom of the screen. You will be shown each phrase, and you can test yourself on the translation. If you get it right, click 'Right', if you get it wrong, click 'Wrong'.
When you get something wrong, you will be tested on it again in the same session, when you get it right, you will be tested on it again in a future session. This is called spaced repetition, and it's the most effective way to learn a new language.
We'll keep track of your progress, all you have to do is return to this page, add more phrases, and start your next session.
Adding a few phrases each day, and studying them for just 5 minutes, will have you speaking basic Malay in no time.
Greetings & Basic Phrases
1. HelloHello2. How are you?apa khabar3. I’m fine, and you?Saya sihat, dan awak?4. PleaseTolonglah5. Thank youterima kasih6. You’re WelcomeAnda Dialu-alukan7. Goodbyeselamat tinggal8. Cheerssorakan9. Excuse memaafkan saya10. I’m sorrysaya minta maaf11. What’s your name?siapa nama awak12. My name is…nama saya ialah…13. Nice to meet youSelamat berkenalan14. Where are you from?awak dari mana?15. I’m from…saya dari…16. How old are you?Berapa umur awak?17. I’m 35 years oldSaya berumur 35 tahun18. What do you do for a living?Apa yang anda lakukan untuk hidup?19. I’m a teachersaya seorang guru20. What do you do for fun?Apa yang anda lakukan untuk keseronokan?21. I like…saya suka…22. I don’t like…saya tidak suka…23. Yesya24. NoTidakLanguage Communication
25. Do you speak English?Adakah anda bercakap bahasa Inggeris?26. I understandsaya faham27. I don’t understandsaya tak faham28. I speak a little…saya cakap sikit…29. Could you please speak a little slower?Bolehkah anda bercakap perlahan sedikit?30. Could you repeat that?Bolehkah anda mengulanginya?31. How do you say…?Bagaimana anda katakan…?32. What does… mean?Apakah maksud…?Shopping & Money
33. How much?berapa banyak34. I would like…saya ingin…35. Can I pay by credit card/debit card?Bolehkah saya membayar dengan kad kredit/kad debit?36. Here you goDi sini anda pergi37. Could I see this?Bolehkah saya melihat ini?38. What time do you close?Pukul berapa anda tutup?39. Do you have anything cheaper?Adakah anda mempunyai sesuatu yang lebih murah?40. It’s too expensiveIa terlalu mahal41. I'll pay...saya akan bayar...42. Where can I exchange money?Di mana saya boleh menukar wang?Transportation
43. How much for a ticket to…?Berapa harga tiket ke…?44. A return ticket to…Tiket pergi balik ke…45. Here’s my passportIni pasport saya46. What time does the bus arrive?Pukul berapa bas tiba?47. What time does the train depart?Pukul berapa kereta api bertolak?48. Which platform?Platform mana?49. Is this seat taken?Tempat duduk ini ada orang?50. When is the next ferry to…?Bilakah feri seterusnya ke…?51. Could you call me a taxi?Bolehkah anda memanggil saya teksi?52. I’d like to go to…Saya ingin pergi ke…53. Could you let me know when to get off?Bolehkah anda memberitahu saya bila untuk turun?54. Where could I rent a bike?Di mana saya boleh menyewa basikal?55. I’d like to rent a carSaya ingin menyewa keretaEating & Drinking
55. I’d like to rent a carSaya ingin menyewa kereta56. Could you recommend a good restaurant?Bolehkah anda mengesyorkan restoran yang bagus?57. What would you recommend?Apakah yang akan anda cadangkan?58. What are some local specialties?Apakah beberapa kepakaran tempatan?59. What is the special of the day?Apa yang istimewa pada hari itu?60. Could I see the menu, please?Boleh saya lihat menunya?61. A beer, pleaseTolong sebiji bir62. Could I get the bill, pleaseBoleh saya dapatkan bilnya63. I’m allergic to…Saya alah kepada…64. That was delicious!Itu adalah lazat!65. This isn’t what I orderedIni bukan yang saya pesan66. Can I buy you a drink?Bolehkah saya membelikan awak minuman?67. Let’s have another!Mari kita mempunyai yang lain!Directions
68. How do I get to…?Bagaimana saya boleh ke…?69. It’s on the left/on the right/straight ahead/Ia di sebelah kiri/di sebelah kanan/terus ke hadapan/70. How far is…?Sejauh mana…?71. Where is the nearest ATM?Di manakah ATM terdekat?72. Where can I find tourist information?Di manakah saya boleh mendapatkan maklumat pelancongan?73. Do you have a map?Adakah anda mempunyai peta?74. Can you show me that on the map?Bolehkah anda tunjukkan saya itu pada peta?Sightseeing
75. What is the entrance fee?Berapakah bayaran masuk?76. What is that building?Apakah bangunan itu?77. What’s on at the cinema tonight?Apa yang ada di pawagam malam ini?78. That’s a beautiful buildingItu bangunan yang cantik79. What is there to see around here?Apa yang boleh dilihat di sekitar sini?Accommodations
80. I have a reservationSaya ada tempahan81. Do you have any double rooms available?Adakah anda mempunyai sebarang bilik double yang tersedia?82. Could I see the room?Bolehkah saya melihat bilik itu?83. I’d like to stay for… nights.Saya ingin tinggal selama… malam.84. Is breakfast included?Adakah sarapan termasuk?85. The air conditioner in my room doesn’t workPenghawa dingin di bilik saya tidak berfungsi86. Could I get a different room?Bolehkah saya mendapatkan bilik yang berbeza?87. Is there a restaurant here?Adakah terdapat restoran di sini?Health & Emergencies
88. Help!Tolong!89. I need a police officerSaya perlukan pegawai polis90. Is there pharmacy nearby?Adakah terdapat farmasi berdekatan?91. Can I use your phone?Bolehkah saya menggunakan telefon anda?92. Call the police/ambulance!Hubungi polis/ambulans!93. Leave me alone!Tinggalkan saya!