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English to Malay Common Words and Phrases

If you are in need of English to Malay translations for common words and phrases, then you've arrived at the right page. This page will teach you to say a variety of useful phrases in Malay.

First up you will find the translations for Yes, No, and Maybe. Then you will find the translations for question words like Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How. Finally you will find translations for some other useful phrases in Malay. Scroll down for the full list of translations.

English to Malay Common Words and Phrases:

Here is our list of common words and phrases from English to Malay. You can also view this list with translations from Malay to English.

(Words in bold added during the last update.)

English to Malay Yes, No, and Maybe

Yes ➔ Ya (formal)

No ➔ Tidak (formal)

No ➔ Tak (informal)

Maybe ➔ Mungkin


English to Malay Question Words

Who ➔ Siapa

What ➔ Apa

When ➔ Bila

Where ➔ Di mana

Why ➔ Mengapa

How ➔ Bagaimana


Other Useful Phrases from English to Malay

How are you? ➔ Apa khabar?

I'm fine. ➔ Khabar baik.

Thank you. ➔ Terima kasih.


*Common words and phrases last updated: November 13, 2024.



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The Fine Print

I don't speak Malay myself, so there could be mistakes in the translations. Most of what is here is user-submitted, but I do try to check for accuracy and make corrections as I can. Thanks for your understanding.



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