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Malay is considered one of the easiest Asian languages to learn - it has no plurals, conjunctions, or verb tenses! Whether you are a beginner looking to learn a couple of vocab words for fun, or are looking for a in depth start to learning the language, this article is a great introduction to some of the key words, greetings, and phrases. With repetition and practice, you'll be speaking like a local in no time!
Steps
Community Q&A
- QuestionWhat is the meaning of "Melakukan apa"?
Community Answer"Melakukan apa" means, "Doing what?" If you want to ask, "What are you doing?", it would be "Kamu (Formal)/"Engkau/Kau" (Informal) tengah buat apa?" - QuestionHow do I write Malay stories well?Community AnswerPractice the language frequently and read a lot of Malay books and articles to get a feel for the language.
- QuestionHow can I learn about tense and parts of speech?
Community AnswerIn Malay there are no past, present or future tenses like there are in English. Instead, words are added on to verbs to show whether something is happening, has happened or is going to happen. Using the verb 'makan', which means 'eat', as an example, you can add on the words 'sudah', 'sedang' and 'akan' to describe your actions. Saya sudah makan - I already ate. Saya akan makan - I will eat. Saya sedang makan - I'm eating.
Tips
- * The "se" at the front is shortened from 'satu' (one)Thanks
- Try to find some correct pronunciations in each word.Thanks
- A lot of the pronunciations are pretty straight forward.Thanks
References
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dagui60Vr-8
- ↑ https://www.lingohut.com/en/v299992/malay-lessons-people-family-members
- ↑ https://www.waiyeehong.com/malay-english-food-glossary
- ↑ https://theculturetrip.com/asia/malaysia/articles/21-essential-malay-phrases-youll-need-in-malaysia/
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVKHzoCrhTk
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8wdHFBpeJ0
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