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How Malay and English compare

Shared writing system

Malay and English 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

Malay belongs to the Austronesian family while English belongs to the Indo-European 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

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

Common Malay phrases in English

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

Greetings

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

Courtesy

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

Introductions

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

Numbers

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

Time and dates

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

Directions and travel

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

Food and restaurants

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

Shopping and money

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

Emergency and health

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

Getting help with language

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

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

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.

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.

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