selamat hari
/səˈlamat ˈhari/word by word
The English phrase "good day" is translated into Malay as selamat hari.
The phrase is a greeting used between sunrise and sunset. In practice, Malay speakers typically use more specific time-based greetings: Selamat pagi for the morning (used until around noon), Selamat tengah hari for the afternoon (used from noon until late afternoon) and Selamat petang for the evening (used from late afternoon until early evening).
Meaning: greeting between sunrise and sunset (intj)
How do you pronounce it?
/səˈlamat ˈhari/
Did you know?
- If you want to say 'sun' in Malay, you say matahari, which literally translates to the 'eye of the day'.
- In many Malay cultures, a greeting is often accompanied by the salam gesture, where people lightly touch palms and then bring their hand to their chest or forehead.
- The term selamat is so versatile that it is used not just for greetings, but also to say 'congratulations' or to describe someone who has survived a dangerous event.
Examples in context
- Helo! Selamat sejahtera, semoga hari anda menyenangkan.Hello! Wishing you well, may your day be enjoyable.
- Salam! Selamat petang, semoga sentiasa ceria.Greetings! Good evening, may you always be cheerful.
Example conversation
Farah and Muhammad meet at a park in the afternoon.
- FarahSelamat hari, Muhammad!Good day, Muhammad!
- MuhammadSelamat hari, Farah!Good day, Farah!
- FarahCuaca hari ini sangat indah.The weather today is very beautiful.
- MuhammadYa, saya setuju dengan awak.Yes, I agree with you.
