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How Malay and Arabic compare

Different writing systems

Malay uses Latin while Arabic uses Arabic. Because the two do not share an alphabet, translated output cannot be sounded out from the original spelling — copy the result directly rather than trying to transcribe it. Arabic also reads right-to-left, so the translated text appears mirrored compared with the Malay input.

Unrelated language families

Malay belongs to the Austronesian family while Arabic belongs to the Afro-Asiatic 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.

Sentence structure changes

Malay follows subject-verb-object (SVO) order while Arabic follows verb-subject-object (VSO). The translator has to rebuild each sentence rather than substitute words in place, so the output will not line up word-for-word with your input. Splitting long sentences improves accuracy.

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. Arabic: Native speakers number approximately 310 million and 422 million in total.

Common Malay phrases in Arabic

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

Greetings

Hello
مرحبا
Selamat pagi
صباح الخير
Selamat petang
مساء الخير
Selamat petang
مساء الخير
Selamat malam
ليلة سعيدة
Selamat tinggal
وداعا
Jumpa lagi nanti
أراك لاحقا
Jumpa esok
نراكم غدا
Selamat datang
مرحبًا
Apa khabar
كيف حالك؟
Saya sihat, terima kasih
أنا بخير، شكرا لك
Selamat hari raya
أتمنى لك يوما سعيدا

Courtesy

Tolonglah
من فضلك
Terima kasih
شكرا لك
Terima kasih banyak-banyak
شكرا جزيلا لك
Anda dialu-alukan
مرحبا بكم
Ya
نعم
Tidak
لا
Maafkan saya
عفوا
Saya minta maaf
أنا آسف
Tiada masalah
لا مشكلة
Sudah tentu
بالطبع
Tahniah
تهانينا
Semoga berjaya
حظا سعيدا

Introductions

Siapa nama awak
ما هو اسمك؟
Selamat berkenalan
سعدت بلقائك
Awak dari mana?
من أين أنت؟
Berapa umur awak?
كم عمرك؟
Saya seorang pelajar
أنا طالب
Saya di sini sedang bercuti
أنا هنا في عطلة
Saya di sini untuk kerja
أنا هنا للعمل
Ini kawan saya
هذا صديقي

Numbers

Satu
واحد
Dua
اثنان
Tiga
ثلاثة
Empat
أربعة
Lima
خمسة
Enam
ستة
Tujuh
سبعة
Lapan
ثمانية
Sembilan
تسعة
Sepuluh
عشرة
Seratus
مائة
Seribu
ألف

Time and dates

Hari ini
اليوم
Esok
غدا
Semalam
أمس
Sekarang
الآن
Nanti
في وقت لاحق
Pukul berapa sekarang?
ما هو الوقت؟
Pada waktu pagi
في الصباح
Pada waktu petang
في المساء
Isnin
الاثنين
Jumaat
الجمعة
Minggu depan
الاسبوع القادم
Satu jam
ساعة واحدة

Directions and travel

Di mana bilik air?
أين الحمام؟
Di manakah stesen kereta api?
أين تقع محطة القطار؟
Di manakah lapangan terbang?
أين هو المطار؟
Bagaimana saya boleh ke sana?
كيف أصل إلى هناك؟
Belok kiri
انعطف يسارًا
Belok kanan
انعطف يمينًا
Terus ke hadapan
المضي قدما مباشرة
Ia dekat
إنه قريب
Ia jauh
إنه بعيد
Saya sesat
أنا ضائع
Saya perlukan teksi
أحتاج إلى سيارة أجرة
Di mana saya boleh membeli tiket?
أين يمكنني شراء تذكرة؟
Berapa harga tiket?
كم تبلغ قيمة التذكرة؟
Adakah selamat untuk berjalan?
هل المشي آمن؟

Food and restaurants

Saya lapar
أنا جائع
Saya dahaga
أنا عطشان
Air, tolong
الماء من فضلك
Tolong satu meja untuk dua orang
طاولة لشخصين من فضلك
Tolong menunya
القائمة من فضلك
Apa yang anda cadangkan?
ماذا تنصح؟
Saya ingin ini
أود هذا
Memang sedap
إنه لذيذ
Bil, tolong
الفاتورة من فضلك
Saya tidak makan daging
أنا لا آكل اللحوم
Saya mempunyai alahan makanan
لدي حساسية من الطعام
Kopi
قهوة
Teh
الشاي
Roti
خبز

Shopping and money

Berapa kos ini?
كم تكلفة هذا؟
Ia terlalu mahal
أنها مكلفة للغاية
Adakah anda menerima kad kredit?
هل تقبل بطاقات الائتمان؟
Saya hanya melihat
أنا فقط أبحث
Saya akan mengambilnya
سوف آخذه
Buka
مفتوح
Tertutup
مغلق
Pintu masuk
مدخل
Keluar
خروج
Di manakah pasaran?
أين السوق؟

Emergency and health

Tolong
مساعدة
Panggil doktor
اتصل بالطبيب
Hubungi polis
اتصل بالشرطة
Saya perlukan bantuan
انا بحاجة الى مساعدة
Saya sakit
أنا مريض
Di mana hospital?
أين المستشفى؟
Di mana farmasi?
أين الصيدلية؟
Sakit di sini
إنه مؤلم هنا
Saya perlukan doktor
أحتاج إلى طبيب
Adakah terdapat hospital berdekatan?
هل يوجد مستشفى قريب؟

Getting help with language

Adakah anda bercakap bahasa Inggeris?
هل تتكلم بالإنجليزية؟
Saya tak faham
أنا لا أفهم
Saya faham
أنا أفهم
Tolong cakap perlahan-lahan
من فضلك تحدث ببطء
Tolong ulangi itu
من فضلك كرر ذلك
Sila tuliskannya
يرجى كتابتها
Apakah maksud ini?
ماذا يعني هذا؟
Bagaimana anda mengatakan ini?
كيف تقول هذا؟
Saya sedang belajar
أنا أتعلم
Saya bercakap sedikit
أنا أتكلم قليلا
Boleh awak tolong saya?
هل يمكنك مساعدتي؟
Saya tidak tahu
لا أعلم

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

About Arabic Language

Geographical Distribution

Arabic is primarily spoken in the Arab world, which includes countries in the Middle East and North Africa. It is an official language in 26 countries such as Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, and the United Arab Emirates, among others. It is also widely used as a liturgical language by Muslims worldwide.

Alphabet

Uses the Arabic script, which is written from right to left. The alphabet consists of 28 letters: ا, ب, ت, ث, ج, ح, خ, د, ذ, ر, ز, س, ش, ص, ض, ط, ظ, ع, غ, ف, ق, ك, ل, م, ن, ه, و, ي.

Vowels

Short vowels: ا (a), و (u), ي (i)Long vowels: ا (aa), وو (uu), يي (ii)Diphthongs are also used but are less common in formal settings.

Consonants

Primary consonants: ب (b), ت (t), ث (th), ج (j), ح (h), خ (kh), د (d), ذ (dh), ر (r), ز (z), س (s), ش (sh), ص (ṣ), ض (ḍ), ط (ṭ), ظ (ẓ), ع ('), غ (gh), ف (f), ق (q), ك (k), ل (l), م (m), ن (n), ه (h), و (w), ي (y)

Phonetics

Features a range of 28 phonemic consonants and 6 or 8 phonemic vowels, depending on dialect. Notable for its guttural and emphatic sounds.

Grammar and Syntax

Verb-subject-object (VSO) order predominates in Classical Arabic, but subject-verb-object (SVO) can also be common in modern dialects. Features a rich system of conjugation and declension.

Loanwords

Arabic has borrowed words extensively from languages such as Persian, Turkish, and French, especially in the modern era. Conversely, Arabic has been a significant source of vocabulary for languages like Spanish, Portuguese, and Swahili.

Language Family

Part of the Semitic branch of the Afro-Asiatic language family.

Writing Systems

Primarily uses the Arabic script. The script has several calligraphic styles used historically and in contemporary practice, including Naskh, Thuluth, and Kufic.

Writing System History

The Arabic script developed from the Nabataean alphabet of the Aramaic script around the 4th century AD and was standardized in the Islamic era.

Total Number of Speakers

Native speakers number approximately 310 million and 422 million in total.

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

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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.

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