semoga hari anda baik sahaja
/səˈmoɡə ˈhari ˈanda ˈbaek saˈhad͡ʒə/word by word
The phrase 'have a nice day' in Malay is expressed as semoga hari anda baik sahaja.
This phrase is used as a way to say goodbye.
Meaning: goodbye (phrase)
Which one should you use?
The informal variation Semoga harimu penuh kegembiraan means "May your day be filled with joy."
How do you pronounce it?
/səˈmoɡə ˈhari ˈanda ˈbaek saˈhadʒə/
Did you know?
- The word anda for 'you' was coined as recently as 1957 to provide a neutral, polite way to address people regardless of gender.
Examples in context
- Semoga harimu penuh kegembiraan!May your day be filled with joy!
Example conversation
Muhammad and Siti are finishing a meeting at the office.
- MuhammadSaya sudah selesai. Saya balik dulu.I am finished. I am going home now.
- SitiBaiklah, Muhammad. Jumpa lagi esok.Alright, Muhammad. See you again tomorrow.
- MuhammadSama-sama, Siti. Semoga hari anda baik sahaja.You too, Siti. Have a nice day.
- SitiTerima kasih! Anda juga.Thank you! You too.