Malay Phrases

When you decide to buy a ticket flight to Malaysia, you might want to learn a phrase or two to aid with your stay in Malaysia. Eventhough most of the Malaysian are able to speak fluently in English, you are advised to learn a few Malay phrases to get you out of any tricky situation when you stay in Malaysia.

English Greetings Malay Greetings:

Hi! Hi!

Good morning! Selamat Pagi

Good evening! Selamat Petang

Welcome! (to greet someone) Selamat Datang

How are you? Apa Khabar?

I'm fine, thanks! Khabar Baik, Terima Kasih

And you? Bagaimana Dengan Anda?

Good/ So-So. Khabar Baik Juga

Thank you (very much)! Terima Kasih Berbanyak-Banyak

You're welcome! (for "thank you") Sama-sama

Hey! Friend! Hi, Kawan!

I missed you so much! Saya Amat Merindui Anda

What's new? Khabar Terbaru?

Nothing much Sama Sahaja

Good night! Selamat Malam

See you later! Jumpa Lagi

Good bye! Selamat Jalan

Asking for Help and Directions :

I'm lost Saya Tersesat

Can I help you? Bolehkah Saya Membantu Anda?

Can you help me? Bolehkah Anda Membantu Saya?

Where is the (bathroom/ pharmacy)? Di manakah (bilik mandi/ farmasi)?

Go straight! then turn left/ right! Jalan Lurus/ Kemudian Pusing Kiri/ Kanan

I'm looking for john. Saya Sedang Mencari John.

One moment please! Sila Tunggu Sebentar.

Hold on please! (phone) Sila Tunggu Sebentar.

How much is this? Berapakah Harga Barang Ini?

Excuse me ...! (to ask for something) Encik? (for male) Cik? (for female) + request

Excuse me! ( to pass by) Maafkan Saya…