Halo

'Hello' in Malay

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Language

Malay

Bahasa Melayu, or Malay, is an Austronesian language spoken by over 77 million people, primarily in Malaysia, Indonesia (dialect), Brunei, Singapore, and southern Thailand. It uses the Latin alphabet (Rumi) in Malaysia and Brunei, though the Arabic-based Jawi script is also used in some contexts. Known for its straightforward grammar, Malay lacks complex verb conjugations and has a simple plural system (often reduplication). Its vocabulary is enriched by loanwords from Arabic, Sanskrit, Persian, Portuguese, Dutch, and English due to trade and colonial history. As the official language of Malaysia and Brunei, and a national language in Singapore, it plays a key role in Southeast Asian culture and communication.

Flashcards

end

mengakhiri

end

To bring to a conclusion or finish; to stop.

community

komuniti

community

A group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common.

can

bisa

can

To be able to; have the ability to.

sense

indera

sense

A faculty by which the body perceives an external stimulus; one of the five senses.

Stories

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Malay

Rahman

Teaching Malay phrases in Kuala Lumpur
Male
32
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Language teacher
Approachable
cooking, hiking, photography
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Farah

Studying Malay literature
Female
22
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Student
Friendly
cooking, reading, biking
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Aisha

Meeting clients at Petronas Towers
Female
36
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Businesswoman
Sociable
shopping, cooking, traveling

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