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How English and Minang compare

Shared writing system

English and Minang 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 Minang 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. Minang: Approximately 6.5 million speakers.

Common English phrases in Minang

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

Greetings

Hello
Halo
Good morning
Salamaik pagi .
Good afternoon
Salamaik siang
Good evening
Salamaik sanjo
Good night
Salamaik malam
Goodbye
Salamaik jalan
See you later
Sampai basuo beko
See you tomorrow
Sampai basuo bisuak
Welcome
Salamaik datang
How are you?
Baa kaba sanak?
I am fine, thank you
Ambo ndak baa doh, tarimo kasih
Have a good day
Salamaik hari sanak

Courtesy

Please
Tolong
Thank you
Tarimo kasih
Thank you very much
Tarimo kasih banyak .
You are welcome
Sanak ditarimo
Yes
Iyo
No
Indak
Excuse me
Maaf ambo
I am sorry
Ambo minta maaf
No problem
Ndak ado masalah
Of course
Tantu sajo
Congratulations
Salamaik
Good luck
Salamaik jalan

Introductions

What is your name?
Sia namo sanak?
Nice to meet you
Sanang hati basobok jo uda
Where are you from?
Urang dari ma?
How old are you?
Bara umua awak?
I am a student
Ambo mahasiswa
I am here on holiday
Ambo di siko sadang liburan
I am here for work
Ambo di siko untuak karajo
This is my friend
Iko kawan ambo .

Numbers

One
Ciek
Two
Duo
Three
Tigo
Four
Ampek
Five
Limo
Six
Anam
Seven
Tujuah
Eight
Lapan
Nine
Sambilan
Ten
Sapuluah
One hundred
Saratuih
One thousand
Saribu

Time and dates

Today
Hari ko
Tomorrow
Bisuak
Yesterday
Tadi
Now
Kini
Later
Beko
What time is it?
Kini pukua bara?
In the morning
Pagi hari .
In the evening
Di hari sanjo .
Monday
Senin
Friday
Jumaik
Next week
Minggu muko
One hour
Sajam

Directions and travel

Where is the bathroom?
Dima kamar mandinyo?
Where is the train station?
Dima stasiun kareta api tu?
Where is the airport?
Dima tampek bandara tu?
How do I get there?
Baa caronyo sampai ka sinan?
Turn left
Belok ka kida
Turn right
Belok kanan
Go straight ahead
Luruih sajo ka muko
It is near
Lah dakek
It is far
Lah jauah
I am lost
Ambo sasek
I need a taxi
Ambo paralu taksi
Where can I buy a ticket?
Dima bisa mambali tiket?
How much is the ticket?
Bara harago tiketnyo?
Is it safe to walk?
Lai aman untuak bajalan kaki?

Food and restaurants

I am hungry
Ambo lapa
I am thirsty
Ambo auih
Water, please
Aia, tolong
A table for two, please
Meja untuak baduo, silahkan
The menu, please
Menunyo, silahkan
What do you recommend?
Apo nan sanak anjurkan?
I would like this
Ambo nio iko
It is delicious
Iyo lamak bana
The bill, please
Tagihan, silakan
I do not eat meat
Ambo indak makan dagiang
I have a food allergy
Ambo alergi makanan
Coffee
Kopi
Tea
Teh
Bread
Roti

Shopping and money

How much does this cost?
Bara haragonyo iko?
It is too expensive
Iko maha bana
Do you accept credit cards?
Lai ado nan manarimo kartu kredit?
I am just looking
Ambo hanyo mancari
I will take it
Ambo akan maambiaknyo
Open
Bukak
Closed
Ditutuik
Entrance
Pintu Masuak
Exit
Kalua
Where is the market?
Dima pasa tu?

Emergency and health

Help
Bantu
Call a doctor
Taliponlah dokter
Call the police
Talipon polisi .
I need help
Ambo paralu bantuan
I am sick
Ambo sadang sakik
Where is the hospital?
Rumah sakik tu dima?
Where is the pharmacy?
Apotek tu dima?
It hurts here
Sakik bana di siko .
I need a doctor
Ambo paralu dokter
Is there a hospital nearby?
Ado rumah sakik dakek situ?

Getting help with language

Do you speak English?
Lai pandai bahaso Inggirih?
I do not understand
Ambo indak mangarati .
I understand
Ambo mangarati
Please speak slowly
Tolong mangecek lambek-lambek .
Please repeat that
Tolong diulang baliak
Please write it down
Tolong tulih sajo .
What does this mean?
Apo aratinyo iko?
How do you say this?
Baa keceknyo ko?
I am learning
Ambo sadang baraja
I speak a little
Ambo mangecek saketek
Can you help me?
Lai bisa sanak manolong ambo?
I do not know
Ambo indak tau

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About Minang Language

Geographical Distribution

Spoken primarily in West Sumatra, Indonesia, and among the Minangkabau diaspora in Malaysia, Singapore, and other parts of Indonesia.

Alphabet

Uses the Latin alphabet; historically also written in the Arabic-derived Jawi script.

Vowels

aiueo

Consonants

bcdghjklmnprstvwy

Phonetics

Non-tonal; features vowel shifts and consonant changes influenced by surrounding languages.

Grammar and Syntax

Subject-Verb-Object (SVO) word order; uses affixation to indicate tense, aspect, and mood.

Loanwords

Includes borrowings from Arabic, Dutch, Sanskrit, and Malay.

Language Family

Austronesian family, Malayo-Polynesian branch.

Writing Systems

Primarily Latin script; Jawi script used historically.

Writing System History

Transitioned from Jawi to Latin script during the colonial period.

Total Number of Speakers

Approximately 6.5 million speakers.

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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