Malay

To say “happy new year” in Malay, use Selamat Tahun Baru.

halo, apa khabar is the Malay way to say hello, how are you.

The English phrase “shut up” is translated into Malay as diam. The word diam is used to command someone to stop talking.

awak cantik is the Malay way to say “you’re beautiful”. This phrase is a compliment used to tell someone that they are physically attractive.

The English phrase “good day” is translated into Malay as selamat hari. The phrase is a greeting used between sunrise and sunset.

The Malay word for small is kecil.

To say “less sugar” in Malay, use kurang manis.

ayah is the Malay word for dad. To say ‘my dad’, you add the possessive pronoun saya (me/my) after the noun ayah.

In Malay, the phrase ok can be expressed as baik. The phrase is used as an interjection for acknowledgement or acceptance.

The English phrase “jiayou” can be expressed in Malay as semangat. This phrase is used to encourage someone to keep going or to do their best.