dan
/dan/Rumi
The Malay word for "and" is dan.
dan is a conjunction used to connect two similar words, phrases, et cetera.
Meaning: used to connect two similar words, phrases, et cetera (conj)
Which one should you use?
serta is a formal term for "and" in Malay. In logic, the capitalized form DAN is used as a noun.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
/dan/
Did you know?
- In spoken Malay, you might hear people use the word dengan instead of dan to mean 'and' or 'with'.
- While dan connects items, Malay often uses the word pun to add an 'and also' emphasis to a subject. This creates a nuance of inclusivity that dan alone does not convey.
- In very formal or classical Malay texts, you might encounter serta used as 'and' to imply that two actions are happening simultaneously, rather than just listing them.
Examples in context
- Jangan beritahu Tom dan Mary.Don't tell Tom and Mary.This sentence shows how to use dan to connect two names.Tatoeba #9695907 by imperiex, translation #5485273 by CK
- Peter dan Eve kelihatan secocok.Peter and Eve make a lovely couple.This sentence demonstrates the use of dan to connect two people in a sentence.Tatoeba #9700637 by imperiex, translation #731753 by Eldad
- Faris dan Saiful ialah rakan karib.Faris and Saiful are close friends.This sentence uses dan to link two subjects in a sentence.Tatoeba #5491983 by Adou_Fr, translation #7249672 by aizuddineismail
- Saya menyukai makanan India dan makanan Melayu.I like Indian and Malay food.
- Mereka datang serta membawa hadiah.They came and brought gifts.
- Jom pergi tengok wayang ngan abang dan adik.Let's go watch a movie with my brother and sister.
- 197 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Ahmad and Aishah are discussing what to buy at the market.
- AhmadSaya mahu beli epal dan oren.I want to buy apples and oranges.
- AishahBoleh, saya juga mahu beli susu dan roti.Sure, I also want to buy milk and bread.
- AhmadAdakah Aishah mahu beli ikan dan sayur?Does Aishah want to buy fish and vegetables?
- AishahYa, mari kita cari ikan dan sayur sekarang.Yes, let's look for fish and vegetables now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “and” translations and entries dan, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
