Hello, thank you, sorry, please. Four words that carry more weight than anything else you will learn, because they are the ones that tell a stranger you are trying. The polite forms are here too, and they matter more than beginners expect. Press any line to hear it.
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Greetings & Basics
HeloHello
Terima kasihThank you
YaYes
TidakNo
Maaf / tumpang tanyaSorry / Excuse me
Apa khabar?How are you?
Khabar baikI'm fine
Selamat tinggalGoodbye
Tak apaNo worries
Selamat berkenalanNice to meet you
Magic Little Words
Kata sopan (lelaki)Polite word (men)
Kata sopan (perempuan)Polite word (women)
Kata tanya (ya/tidak)Question word (yes/no)
SudahAlready
Akan (masa hadapan)Will (future)
Sedang (-ing)Right now (-ing)
Paling (superlatif)The most (superlative)
Sangat / banyakVery / a lot
SedikitA little bit
JugaAlso / too
Formal & Polite
Tuan / Puan (sangat formal)You (very formal)
Sila (formal)Please (formal)
Bolehkah saya… (kebenaran)May I… (permission)
Tuan/Puan yang dihormati… (surat rasmi)Dear… (formal letter)
Dengan hormatnyaWith respect
Ribuan terima kasih (sangat formal)Thank you (very formal)
Memohon maaf (formal)Apologies (formal)
Kami sedia berkhidmatHappy to serve you
Sila tunggu sebentar (formal)Please wait a moment (formal)
Amat segeraMost urgent
Compliments & Cheer
Sangat berbakat!Very talented!
SyabasWell done
Bangga dengan awakProud of you
Jangan putus asaDon't give up
Percaya pada diri sendiriBelieve in yourself
Teruskan berjuangKeep fighting
Hebat / mengagumkanAmazing / impressive
Teruskan usaha!Keep it up!
CemerlangOutstanding
Terima kasih kerana tidak berputus asaThanks for not giving up
Reactions & Interjections
Wah!Wow!
Amboi!Whoa!
Alamak! / teruknyaOh no! / that's bad
Bagusnya!That's great!
Betulkah?!Really?!
Bertuahnya awak!Lucky you!
Sayang sekaliWhat a shame
TerkejutStartled / shocked
Hah? / eh?Huh? / eh?
Hebat!Awesome!
Polite & Kind Words
Partikel sopan (lelaki)Polite particle (male speaker)
Partikel sopan (perempuan)Polite particle (female speaker)
Maaf / tumpang laluSorry / excuse me
Boleh saya minta…May I have…
Tolong bantuPlease help
Sila / tolongKindly / please
Sama-sama / dengan senang hatiYou're welcome / gladly
Semoga berjayaGood luck
Sila, teruskanPlease, go ahead
Terima kasih banyak-banyakThank you very much
Jangan segan / tidak mengapaNo need to be shy / it's fine