Free Malay cheatsheets

A little Malay for every day.

Everyday phrases. Real conversations. A few minutes to learn something you can use.

Start here00

Start here: the words every conversation runs on

Saya baru belajar Melayu.

I’m just learning Malay.

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Kopitiam01

Order at a hawker stall

Nak nasi lemak satu, bungkus.

One nasi lemak, to go.

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Kopitiam02

Crack the kopitiam coffee code

Kopi O kosong satu.

One black coffee, no sugar.

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With friends03

Say hi like a friend, not a textbook

Eh, lama tak nampak!

Hey, long time no see!

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Basics04

Sorry, thanks, and the word that isn’t please

Boleh tolong bagi satu lagi?

Could you give me one more, please?

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Getting around05

Ask the way, and understand the answer

Tanya sikit, MRT dekat mana?

Quick question, whereabouts is the MRT?

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Errands06

Count, pay, and check the change

Berapa semua?

How much altogether?

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With friends07

Lah, kan, je: the particles that make you sound local

Okay lah, jom.

Alright then, let’s go.

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With friends08

Small talk: the weekend, the heat, the food

Weekend ni buat apa?

What are you doing this weekend?

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