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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

Greetings: English phrases and their Malay translations
EnglishMalay
HelloHello
Good morningSelamat pagi
Good afternoonSelamat petang
Good eveningSelamat petang
Good nightSelamat malam
GoodbyeSelamat tinggal
See you laterJumpa lagi nanti
See you tomorrowJumpa esok
WelcomeSelamat datang
How are you?Apa khabar
I am fine, thank youSaya sihat, terima kasih
Have a good daySelamat hari raya

Courtesy

Courtesy: English phrases and their Malay translations
EnglishMalay
PleaseTolonglah
Thank youTerima kasih
Thank you very muchTerima kasih banyak-banyak
You are welcomeAnda dialu-alukan
YesYa
NoTidak
Excuse meMaafkan saya
I am sorrySaya minta maaf
No problemTiada masalah
Of courseSudah tentu
CongratulationsTahniah
Good luckSemoga berjaya

Introductions

Introductions: English phrases and their Malay translations
EnglishMalay
What is your name?Siapa nama awak
Nice to meet youSelamat berkenalan
Where are you from?Awak dari mana?
How old are you?Berapa umur awak?
I am a studentSaya seorang pelajar
I am here on holidaySaya di sini sedang bercuti
I am here for workSaya di sini untuk kerja
This is my friendIni kawan saya

Numbers

Numbers: English phrases and their Malay translations
EnglishMalay
OneSatu
TwoDua
ThreeTiga
FourEmpat
FiveLima
SixEnam
SevenTujuh
EightLapan
NineSembilan
TenSepuluh
One hundredSeratus
One thousandSeribu

Time and dates

Time and dates: English phrases and their Malay translations
EnglishMalay
TodayHari ini
TomorrowEsok
YesterdaySemalam
NowSekarang
LaterNanti
What time is it?Pukul berapa sekarang?
In the morningPada waktu pagi
In the eveningPada waktu petang
MondayIsnin
FridayJumaat
Next weekMinggu depan
One hourSatu jam

Directions and travel

Directions and travel: English phrases and their Malay translations
EnglishMalay
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 leftBelok kiri
Turn rightBelok kanan
Go straight aheadTerus ke hadapan
It is nearIa dekat
It is farIa jauh
I am lostSaya sesat
I need a taxiSaya 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

Food and restaurants: English phrases and their Malay translations
EnglishMalay
I am hungrySaya lapar
I am thirstySaya dahaga
Water, pleaseAir, tolong
A table for two, pleaseTolong satu meja untuk dua orang
The menu, pleaseTolong menunya
What do you recommend?Apa yang anda cadangkan?
I would like thisSaya ingin ini
It is deliciousMemang sedap
The bill, pleaseBil, tolong
I do not eat meatSaya tidak makan daging
I have a food allergySaya mempunyai alahan makanan
CoffeeKopi
TeaTeh
BreadRoti

Shopping and money

Shopping and money: English phrases and their Malay translations
EnglishMalay
How much does this cost?Berapa kos ini?
It is too expensiveIa terlalu mahal
Do you accept credit cards?Adakah anda menerima kad kredit?
I am just lookingSaya hanya melihat
I will take itSaya akan mengambilnya
OpenBuka
ClosedTertutup
EntrancePintu masuk
ExitKeluar
Where is the market?Di manakah pasaran?

Emergency and health

Emergency and health: English phrases and their Malay translations
EnglishMalay
HelpTolong
Call a doctorPanggil doktor
Call the policeHubungi polis
I need helpSaya perlukan bantuan
I am sickSaya sakit
Where is the hospital?Di mana hospital?
Where is the pharmacy?Di mana farmasi?
It hurts hereSakit di sini
I need a doctorSaya perlukan doktor
Is there a hospital nearby?Adakah terdapat hospital berdekatan?

Getting help with language

Getting help with language: English phrases and their Malay translations
EnglishMalay
Do you speak English?Adakah anda bercakap bahasa Inggeris?
I do not understandSaya tak faham
I understandSaya faham
Please speak slowlyTolong cakap perlahan-lahan
Please repeat thatTolong ulangi itu
Please write it downSila tuliskannya
What does this mean?Apakah maksud ini?
How do you say this?Bagaimana anda mengatakan ini?
I am learningSaya sedang belajar
I speak a littleSaya bercakap sedikit
Can you help me?Boleh awak tolong saya?
I do not knowSaya tidak tahu

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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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