Basic Phrases of the Malay Language
Situated in the heart of South-East Asia, Malaysia is a huge tourist attraction. The country has a tropical climate. It is sunny all year round with only occasional rains; the temperatures are mostly warm and agreeable.
Being a multicultural country, Malaysia celebrates a whole range of festivals, including Indian and Chinese. This ensures that the place is always ready to sweep you into gaiety. The country also offers a wide variety of foods for the discerning palate.
Malay, also known as Bahasa Melayu or Bahasa Malaysia, is the official language of Malaysia. Interestingly, Malay is also the official language of Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia and one of the official languages of Singapore. An estimated 20 to 30 million people speak Malay.
Considering the language is so widely spoken, it sure would be useful to know a few words if you will be heading to a Malay-dominated area soon.
A Few Other Handy Words
| I'm lost |
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Saya Tersesat |
| Can you help me? |
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Bolehkah Anda Membantu Saya? |
| Where is the bathroom? |
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Di manakah bilik mandi |
| Where is the pharmacy? |
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Di manakah farmasi? |
| I need a doctor |
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Saya Perlukan Doktor |
| How much is this? |
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Berapakah harganya? |
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