Common Malay Words and Phrases
If you are looking to learn some basic words and phrases in Malay, this is the page for you. Below you will find a variety of common words and phrases, all translated from Malay to English.
The three categories you will find below include Yes, No, and Maybe, Question Words in Malay, and Other Useful Phrases. Scroll down to discover all the new words and phrases you can learn today!
Common Words and Phrases in Malay:
Here is our list of common words and phrases in Malay. You can also view this list with translations from English to Malay.
(Words in bold added during the last update.)
Yes, No, and Maybe in Malay
Ya ➔ Yes (formal)
Tidak ➔ No (formal)
Tak ➔ No (informal)
Mungkin ➔ Maybe
Question Words in Malay
Siapa ➔ Who
Apa ➔ What
Bila ➔ When
Di mana ➔ Where
Mengapa ➔ Why
Bagaimana ➔ How
Other Useful Phrases in Malay
Apa khabar? ➔ How are you?
Khabar baik. ➔ I'm fine.
Terima kasih. ➔ Thank you.
*Common words and phrases last updated: November 13, 2024.
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