selamat berjaya
/səˈlamat bərˈd͡ʒaja/word by word
In Malay, the English phrase 'all the best' is expressed as selamat berjaya. If unsure, use selamat berjaya. Wiktionary also lists semoga berjaya.
Meaning: good luck (intj)
Ways to say it
| Malay | IPA |
|---|---|
| selamat berjaya | /səˈlamat bərˈd͡ʒaja/ (word by word) |
| semoga berjaya | /səˈmoɡə bərˈd͡ʒaja/ (word by word) |
The phrase selamat berjaya is typically used when someone is about to face a specific challenge, such as an exam or an interview.
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, selamat berjaya translates to 'safe success', where selamat means safe/blessed and berjaya means to succeed.
Which one should you use?
While selamat berjaya is a direct way to say 'all the best', semoga berjaya is a more formal and prayer-like way to say 'all the best'.
How does it change in a sentence?
A common variation is selamat maju jaya, used to wish someone success in their future endeavors or progress.
How do you pronounce it?
/səˈlamat bərˈdʒaja/
Did you know?
- The root word jaya in berjaya is shared with Sanskrit and is used across many Southeast Asian languages to denote victory or success.
- While selamat is used for greetings, the word selamat also means 'saved' or 'safe' in the context of surviving a dangerous event.
- The word selamat in 'selamat berjaya' shares the same Arabic root as 'Salam', the greeting used in 'Assalamualaikum'.
Examples in context
- Semoga berjaya dalam pertandingan badminton esok! Jaya!Good luck in tomorrow's badminton match! All the best!
- Selamat berjaya dalam temu duga itu.Good luck with that interview.
- Saya doakan anda selamat berjaya.I wish you all the best.
- Selamat berjaya untuk peperiksaan esok!Good luck for tomorrow's exam!
Example conversation
Amir is wishing Nur good luck before her big presentation.
- AmirNur, selamat berjaya untuk pembentangan hari ini.Nur, good luck for your presentation today.
- NurTerima kasih, Amir.Thank you, Amir.
- AmirSaya yakin anda boleh buat.I am sure you can do it.
- NurDoakan saya ya.Please pray for me.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “all the best” translations and entries semoga berjaya, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (selamat, berjaya, semoga) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries berjaya, selamat, semoga, CC BY-SA 4.0.
