Malay-English: phrases and idioms
Idioms
- Air dicincang tidak akan putusBlood is thicker than water
- Sudah jatuh ditimpa tanggaIt never rains but it pours
- Seperti aur dengan tebingTo help each other
- Berat sama dipikul, ringan sama dijinjingTo share in good times and bad
- Kalah jadi abu, menang jadi arangA lose-lose situation
- Mencari jarum dalam jeramiTo look for a needle in a haystack
- Bagai kacang lupakan kulitTo forget one's roots
- Sambil menyelam minum airTo kill two birds with one stone
Greetings
Basics
Travel
Food and drinks
Shopping
- Berapa harga ini?How much does this cost?
- Boleh saya bayar dengan kad?Can I pay by card?
- Itu terlalu mahal.That's too expensive.
- Saya hanya melihat-lihat, terima kasih.I'm just looking, thanks.
- Adakah awak ada saiz yang lebih kecil?Do you have a smaller size?
- Di mana kaunter bayaran?Where is the checkout?
Emergencies
At the hotel
Public transport and taxi
- Satu tiket, tolong.One ticket, please.
- Bas ini pergi ke pusat bandar?Does this bus go downtown?
- Bila kereta api seterusnya?When is the next train?
- Berapa lama masa yang diambil?How long does it take?
- Saya terlepas perhentian saya.I missed my stop.
- Di mana saya boleh dapatkan teksi?Where can I get a taxi?
Asking for directions
At the airport
- Di mana kaunter daftar masuk?Where is the check-in counter?
- Pukul berapa boarding?What time is boarding?
- Adakah penerbangan ditangguhkan?Is the flight delayed?
- Di mana pintu saya?Where is my gate?
- Saya ada penerbangan sambungan.I have a connecting flight.
- Berapa lama masa transit?How long is the layover?
Money and payments
Time and dates
Weather
Health and the doctor
Family
Work and office
Business and meetings
- Selamat pagi, semua.Good morning, everyone.
- Mari kita mulakan.Let's get started.
- Terima kasih kerana datang.Thank you for coming.
- Boleh kita jadualkan mesyuarat?Can we schedule a meeting?
- Pukul berapa yang sesuai untuk anda?What time works for you?
- Saya akan hantar butiran kepada anda.I'll send you the details.
School and studying
Computers and technology
Phone and internet
Feelings and emotions
Love and romance
Small talk
Compliments and praise
Apologies and excuses
Holidays and wishes
Sports and fitness
Hobbies and leisure
At home
Renting an apartment
Bank and post office
Police and documents
Car and driving
- Di mana tempat letak kereta?Where is the parking lot?
- Bagaimana saya hendak ke lebuh raya?How do I get to the highway?
- Kereta tidak boleh dihidupkan.The car won't start.
- Saya perlukan minyak.I need gas.
- Tolong isi penuh tangki.Please fill the tank.
- Di mana stesen minyak terdekat?Where is the nearest gas station?