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 beginner words and phrases in Malay.
First up you will find the translations for Yes, No, and Maybe. Then you will find the translations for Please and Thank you, followed by question words like Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How. Finally you will find translations for asking and answering questions like How are you? and What is your name? Scroll down for the full list of translations.
English to Malay Common Words and Phrases:
Words in bold added during the last update. You can also view this list of basic phrases from Malay to English.
English to Malay Words for Yes, No, and Maybe
Yes ➔ Ya (formal)
No ➔ Tidak (formal)
No ➔ Tak (informal)
Maybe ➔ Mungkin
Please and Thank You from English to Malay
Please ➔ Silakan
Thank you. ➔ Terima kasih.
English to Malay Question Words
Who ➔ Siapa
What ➔ Apa
When ➔ Bila
Where ➔ Di mana
Why ➔ Mengapa
How ➔ Bagaimana
How Are You? from English to Malay
How are you? ➔ Apa khabar?
I'm fine. ➔ Khabar baik.
And you? ➔ Awak pula?
What is Your Name? from English to Malay
What is your name? ➔ Siapa nama awak?
My name is (name). ➔ Nama saya ialah (name).
*English to Malay common words and phrases last updated: February 2, 2025.
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