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How English and Malay compare

Shared writing system

English and Malay are both written in Latin, so the translated output uses characters you already recognise. You can usually read the result aloud without transliteration, though spelling conventions and accented characters still differ.

Unrelated language families

English belongs to the Indo-European family while Malay belongs to the Austronesian family. With no shared ancestry there are few cognates to fall back on, so idioms and fixed expressions rarely map word-for-word. Short, literal sentences translate more accurately than figurative ones.

Matching sentence structure

Both languages follow subject-verb-object (SVO) order, so clauses usually keep their shape during translation. Words tend to land in a similar position, which makes it easier to check a translation against the original even without fluency.

Speakers

English: Approximately 1.5 billion people speak English to varying degrees of proficiency, with around 360 million native speakers. Malay: Approximately 290 million speakers, including those who speak Indonesian as a standardized form of Malay, making it one of the most spoken languages in the world.

Common English phrases in Malay

Everyday phrases translated from English to Malay — useful for travel, conversation and learning.

Greetings

Hello
Hello
Good morning
Selamat pagi
Good afternoon
Selamat petang
Good evening
Selamat petang
Good night
Selamat malam
Goodbye
Selamat tinggal
See you later
Jumpa lagi nanti
See you tomorrow
Jumpa esok
Welcome
Selamat datang
How are you?
Apa khabar
I am fine, thank you
Saya sihat, terima kasih
Have a good day
Selamat hari raya

Courtesy

Please
Tolonglah
Thank you
Terima kasih
Thank you very much
Terima kasih banyak-banyak
You are welcome
Anda dialu-alukan
Yes
Ya
No
Tidak
Excuse me
Maafkan saya
I am sorry
Saya minta maaf
No problem
Tiada masalah
Of course
Sudah tentu
Congratulations
Tahniah
Good luck
Semoga berjaya

Introductions

What is your name?
Siapa nama awak
Nice to meet you
Selamat berkenalan
Where are you from?
Awak dari mana?
How old are you?
Berapa umur awak?
I am a student
Saya seorang pelajar
I am here on holiday
Saya di sini sedang bercuti
I am here for work
Saya di sini untuk kerja
This is my friend
Ini kawan saya

Numbers

One
Satu
Two
Dua
Three
Tiga
Four
Empat
Five
Lima
Six
Enam
Seven
Tujuh
Eight
Lapan
Nine
Sembilan
Ten
Sepuluh
One hundred
Seratus
One thousand
Seribu

Time and dates

Today
Hari ini
Tomorrow
Esok
Yesterday
Semalam
Now
Sekarang
Later
Nanti
What time is it?
Pukul berapa sekarang?
In the morning
Pada waktu pagi
In the evening
Pada waktu petang
Monday
Isnin
Friday
Jumaat
Next week
Minggu depan
One hour
Satu jam

Directions and travel

Where is the bathroom?
Di mana bilik air?
Where is the train station?
Di manakah stesen kereta api?
Where is the airport?
Di manakah lapangan terbang?
How do I get there?
Bagaimana saya boleh ke sana?
Turn left
Belok kiri
Turn right
Belok kanan
Go straight ahead
Terus ke hadapan
It is near
Ia dekat
It is far
Ia jauh
I am lost
Saya sesat
I need a taxi
Saya perlukan teksi
Where can I buy a ticket?
Di mana saya boleh membeli tiket?
How much is the ticket?
Berapa harga tiket?
Is it safe to walk?
Adakah selamat untuk berjalan?

Food and restaurants

I am hungry
Saya lapar
I am thirsty
Saya dahaga
Water, please
Air, tolong
A table for two, please
Tolong satu meja untuk dua orang
The menu, please
Tolong menunya
What do you recommend?
Apa yang anda cadangkan?
I would like this
Saya ingin ini
It is delicious
Memang sedap
The bill, please
Bil, tolong
I do not eat meat
Saya tidak makan daging
I have a food allergy
Saya mempunyai alahan makanan
Coffee
Kopi
Tea
Teh
Bread
Roti

Shopping and money

How much does this cost?
Berapa kos ini?
It is too expensive
Ia terlalu mahal
Do you accept credit cards?
Adakah anda menerima kad kredit?
I am just looking
Saya hanya melihat
I will take it
Saya akan mengambilnya
Open
Buka
Closed
Tertutup
Entrance
Pintu masuk
Exit
Keluar
Where is the market?
Di manakah pasaran?

Emergency and health

Help
Tolong
Call a doctor
Panggil doktor
Call the police
Hubungi polis
I need help
Saya perlukan bantuan
I am sick
Saya sakit
Where is the hospital?
Di mana hospital?
Where is the pharmacy?
Di mana farmasi?
It hurts here
Sakit di sini
I need a doctor
Saya perlukan doktor
Is there a hospital nearby?
Adakah terdapat hospital berdekatan?

Getting help with language

Do you speak English?
Adakah anda bercakap bahasa Inggeris?
I do not understand
Saya tak faham
I understand
Saya faham
Please speak slowly
Tolong cakap perlahan-lahan
Please repeat that
Tolong ulangi itu
Please write it down
Sila tuliskannya
What does this mean?
Apakah maksud ini?
How do you say this?
Bagaimana anda mengatakan ini?
I am learning
Saya sedang belajar
I speak a little
Saya bercakap sedikit
Can you help me?
Boleh awak tolong saya?
I do not know
Saya tidak tahu

Translations are generated automatically and may vary by region or context.

About Malay Language

Geographical Distribution

Widely spoken in Malaysia, Indonesia (as Indonesian, which is a standardized dialect of Malay), Brunei, and Singapore. It also has speakers in southern Thailand, southern Philippines, and among some communities in Australia.

Alphabet

Uses the Latin alphabet primarily in Malaysia, Brunei, and Singapore. The letters used are A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z.

Vowels

aeiou

Consonants

bcdfghjklmnpqrstvwxyz

Phonetics

Features a simple phonetic structure with a total of 20 phonemes. Vowel length can distinguish meanings.

Grammar and Syntax

Subject-verb-object (SVO) order is typical. Tense is not inflected but rather indicated by time adverbs or context.

Loanwords

Includes numerous loanwords from Sanskrit, Arabic, Portuguese, Dutch, and English, reflecting its historical and trading influences.

Language Family

Part of the Austronesian language family, within the Malayo-Polynesian branch.

Writing Systems

Currently uses the Latin script. Historically, also used Jawi, an Arabic script, especially in religious contexts.

Writing System History

Transitioned from Jawi to Latin script during the 20th century, influenced by colonial and educational reforms.

Total Number of Speakers

Approximately 290 million speakers, including those who speak Indonesian as a standardized form of Malay, making it one of the most spoken languages in the world.

About English Language

Geographical Distribution

English is a global language, spoken as a first language in countries like the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. It is also widely used as a second language worldwide.

Alphabet

Uses the Latin alphabet. A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z

Vowels

aeiousometimes y

Consonants

bcdfghjklmnpqrstvwxyz

Phonetics

Features a complex phonetic system with significant variations in accent and pronunciation across different regions. Includes around 44 phonemes in Received Pronunciation and diphthongs and triphthongs.

Grammar and Syntax

Typically follows a subject-verb-object (SVO) word order. Known for its relatively flexible syntax and extensive use of auxiliary verbs.

Loanwords

English vocabulary includes a vast number of loanwords from Latin, French, Norse, and many other languages, reflecting its historical development and adaptability.

Language Family

Part of the Germanic branch of the Indo-European language family.

Writing Systems

Currently uses the Latin script, with a history of using other scripts such as Old English runes and the Anglo-Saxon futhorc

Writing System History

The Latin script was adopted during the medieval period, replacing the earlier runic alphabets used by Anglo-Saxon settlers.

Total Number of Speakers

Approximately 1.5 billion people speak English to varying degrees of proficiency, with around 360 million native speakers.

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