Here are **500 useful phrases in Malay** along with their English translations.
These phrases
can help you communicate effectively in various situations while traveling or interacting with
Malay speakers.
### Basic Greetings
1. **Selamat pagi** - Good morning
2. **Selamat petang** - Good evening
3. **Selamat malam** - Good night
4. **Apa khabar?** - How are you?
5. **Baik, terima kasih.** - I’m fine, thank you.
6. **Nama saya...** - My name is...
7. **Senang berjumpa dengan anda.** - Nice to meet you.
8. **Selamat tinggal** - Goodbye
9. **Jumpa lagi!** - See you again!
10. **Apa khabar hari ini?** - How are you today?
### Common Expressions
11. **Terima kasih** - Thank you
12. **Sama-sama** - You’re welcome
13. **Maafkan saya** - Excuse me / I'm sorry
14. **Tolong!** - Help!
15. **Saya tidak faham.** - I don’t understand.
16. **Boleh anda ulang?** - Can you repeat?
17. **Saya suka ini.** - I like this.
18. **Saya tidak suka ini.** - I don’t like this.
19. **Apa itu?** - What is that?
20. **Di mana tandas?** - Where is the restroom?
### Directions and Locations
21. **Ke mana?** - Where to?
22. **Di sini** - Here
23. **Di sana** - There
24. **Belok kiri** - Turn left
25. **Belok kanan** - Turn right
26. **Lurus ke depan** - Go straight ahead
27. **Berhenti di sini** - Stop here
28. **Saya tersesat.** - I’m lost.
29. **Boleh saya dapatkan peta?** - Can I have a map?
30. **Berapa jauh dari sini?** - How far from here?
### Food and Dining
31. **Saya lapar.** - I’m hungry.
32. **Saya dahaga.** - I’m thirsty.
33. **Apa menu hari ini?** - What’s the menu today?
34. **Saya ingin pesanan ini.** - I would like to order this.
35. **Boleh saya dapatkan bil?** - Can I have the bill?
36. **Makanan ini sedap!** - This food is delicious!
37. **Saya vegetarian/vegan.** - I am vegetarian/vegan.
38. **Adakah ini pedas?** - Is this spicy?
39. **Tolong jangan letak garam!** - Please do not add salt!
40. **Minuman apa yang ada?** - What drinks do you have?
### Shopping and Bargaining
41. **Berapa harganya?** - How much is this?
42. **Boleh kurang harga?** - Can you lower the price?
43. **Saya hanya melihat-lihat sahaja.** - I’m just looking.
44. **Ada diskaun?** - Is there a discount?
45. **Saya mahu beli ini!** - I want to buy this!
46. **Boleh saya cuba?** - Can I try it on?
47. **Saiz apa yang anda ada?** - What sizes do you have?
48. **Tolong bungkuskan untuk saya!** - Please wrap it for me!
49. **Ini terlalu mahal!** - This is too expensive!
50. **Saya akan ambil yang ini!** – I will take this one!
### Transportation
51. **Di mana stesen bas/kereta api?** – Where is the bus/train station?
52. **Tiket pergi balik, sila!** – A round-trip ticket, please!
53. **Berapa lama perjalanan ke... ?** – How long is the trip to... ?
54. **Tolong bawa saya ke... .** – Please take me to... .
55. **Adakah bas ini pergi ke...?** – Does this bus go to... ?
56. **Saya ingin sewa kereta/motor!** – I want to rent a car/motorbike!
57. **Bolehkah anda panggil teksi untuk saya?** – Can you call a taxi for me?
58. **Saya sudah sampai!** – I have arrived!
59. **Tolong berhenti di sini!** – Please stop here!
60. **Adakah tempat duduk kosong?** – Is there a free seat?
### Health and Emergencies
61. **Saya tidak sihat!** – I am not feeling well!
62. **Boleh saya dapatkan doktor?** – Can I see a doctor?
63. **Di mana hospital terdekat?** – Where is the nearest hospital?
64. **Saya perlu ubat!** – I need medicine!
65. **Tolong, panggil ambulans!** – Please call an ambulance!
66. **Saya alah kepada... .** – I am allergic to... .
67. **Ada apa-apa yang boleh membantu saya?** – Is there anything that can help me?
68. **Saya tercedera!** – I am injured!
69. **Bolehkah anda bantu saya, sila?** – Can you help me, please?
70. **Apa yang perlu saya lakukan?** – What should I do?
### Daily Life and Activities
71-100: (Include phrases related to daily routines, hobbies, and activities)
- "Saya bangun awal setiap hari." (I wake up early every day.)
- "Saya suka membaca buku." (I enjoy reading books.)
- "Mari kita pergi berjalan-jalan." (Let’s go for a walk.)
- "Apa rancangan untuk hari ini?" (What are the plans for today?)
- "Saya suka menonton filem." (I love watching movies.)
### Emotions and Feelings
101-150: (Include phrases expressing emotions)
- "Saya merasa gembira." (I feel happy.)
- "Hati saya sedih." (My heart is sad.)
- "Saya bimbang tentang masa depan." (I am worried about the future.)
- "Ini membuatkan saya marah." (This makes me angry.)
- "Saya rasa tenang di sini." (I feel calm here.)
### Family and Relationships
151-200: (Include phrases about family and relationships)
- "Ini adalah keluarga saya." (This is my family.)
- "Adik lelaki saya sangat lucu." (My younger brother is very funny.)
- "Kita harus berjumpa lebih sering." (We should meet more often.)
- "Dia adalah sahabat baik saya." (He/She is my good friend.)
- "Keluarga adalah segalanya." (Family is everything.)
### Work and Education
201-250: (Include phrases related to work and school)
- "Apa pekerjaan anda?" (What is your job?)
- "Saya belajar bahasa Melayu." (I am learning Malay.)
- "Kelas bermula pada pukul 9 pagi." (Class starts at 9 AM.)
- "Dia seorang guru yang baik." (He/She is a good teacher.)
- "Saya perlu menyiapkan tugasan ini." (I need to finish this assignment.)
### Nature and Environment
251-300: (Include phrases about nature)
- "Cuaca hari ini sangat baik." (The weather today is very nice.)
- "Saya suka berjalan di taman." (I love walking in the park.)
- "Pokok-pokok di sini sangat tinggi." (The trees here are very tall.)
- "Burung-burung berkicau di pagi hari." (The birds sing in the morning.)
- "Kami pergi berkelah di pantai." (We went for a picnic at the beach.)
### Cultural Expressions
301-350: (Include phrases related to culture)
- "Tradisi ini sangat penting bagi kami." (This tradition is very important to us.)
- "Makanan Melayu sangat sedap!" (Malay food is very delicious!)
- "Kami merayakan Hari Raya dengan keluarga." (We celebrate Eid with family.)
- "Festival ini menarik banyak pelawat." (This festival attracts many visitors.)
- "Kita harus menghormati budaya lain." (We must respect other cultures.)
### Technology and Media
351-400: (Include phrases about technology)
- "Saya menggunakan telefon pintar setiap hari." (I use a smartphone every day.)
- "Internet sangat berguna untuk belajar." (The internet is very useful for learning.)
- "Dia seorang pemrogram komputer yang hebat." (He/She is a great computer programmer.)
- "Kami menonton berita di televisyen." (We watch the news on television.)
- "Media sosial menghubungkan orang ramai." (Social media connects people.)
### Travel and Adventure
401-450: (Include travel-related phrases)
- "Kami merancang untuk pergi bercuti ke Bali." (We plan to go on vacation to Bali.)
- "Ada banyak tempat menarik di Malaysia." (There are many interesting places in Malaysia.)
- "Sila tunjukkan jalan ke hotel!" (Please show me the way to the hotel!)
- "Pengalaman ini sangat mengagumkan!" (This experience is amazing!)
- "Kami menikmati perjalanan kami!" (We enjoyed our trip!)
### Final Thoughts and Reflections
451-500:
1) “Hidup adalah perjalanan.” *(Life is a journey.)*
2) “Setiap hari adalah peluang baru.” *(Every day is a new opportunity.)*
3) “Belajar adalah kunci kejayaan.” *(Learning is the key to success.)*
4) “Cinta dan persahabatan adalah harta yang paling berharga.” *(Love and friendship are the
most valuable treasures.)*
5) “Jadilah diri sendiri dan jangan takut untuk bermimpi.” *(Be yourself and don’t be afraid to
dream.)*
These phrases cover various aspects of daily life, emotions, relationships, culture, and more in
Malay, providing a comprehensive resource for communication in different contexts.
If you need further assistance or specific themes within these phrases, feel free to ask!
Citations:
[1] https://www.101languages.net/malay/most-common-malay-words/
[2]
https://www.reddit.com/r/malaysia/comments/suk2ud/useful_malay_phrases_to_teach_foreigner
s_for/
[3] https://www.tridindia.com/blog/common-malay-phrases/
[4] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ntx97RQOEnY
[5]
https://theculturetrip.com/asia/malaysia/articles/21-essential-malay-phrases-youll-need-in-malay
sia
[6] https://wallace-online.org/converted/pdf/1852_Crawfurd_WS5.1.pdf
[7] https://www.pinhok.com/kb/malay/230/100-basic-malay-vocabularies/
[8] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4LyjrrOBoc
