Khamis
/ˈxamis/Rumi
Thursday in Malay is expressed as Khamis. It is also spelled Kamis. Wiktionary also lists هاري امڤت and Hari Empat.
Meaning: day of the week (noun)
Ways to say it
| Malay | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Khamis | /ˈxamis/ /ˈxames/ |
Rumi |
| هاري امڤت | Jawi, Sabah, Singapore | |
| Kamis | /ˈkamis/ /ˈkames/ |
Rumi, alternative form |
| Hari Empat | Rumi, Sabah, Singapore |
The word is a noun used to refer to the day of the week.
Which one should you use?
Khamis is the standard spelling, while Kamis serves as an alternative, simplified spelling. In certain areas like Sabah and Singapore, the phrase Hari Empat is also used and the Jawi script form هاري امڤت is available.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the eastern state of Kelantan, speakers may use Kiamis instead of Khamis. Additionally, Hari Empat and the Jawi form هاري امڤت are used in Sabah and Singapore.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈxamis/
Did you know?
- The word hari is a distant relative of the Māori word rā and the Tagalog word araw, all of which refer to the 'day' or 'sun'.
- The phrase Hari Empat literally translates to 'Day Four', treating the week as a numbered sequence.
Examples in context
- Khamis minggu depan ialah hari cuti.Next Thursday is a holiday.This sentence shows how to use Khamis to talk about a future holiday.Tatoeba #9714158 by imperiex, translation #922251 by zvaigzne
- Bolehkah kita bertemu hari Khamis?Can we meet on Thursday?
- Saya akan pergi ke sana pada hari Khamis.I will go there on Thursday.
- Mesyuarat itu dijadualkan pada Khamis ini.The meeting is scheduled for this Thursday.
Example conversation
Two colleagues are discussing their schedule in an office.
- FarahAdakah awak sibuk pada hari Khamis?Are you busy on Thursday?
- HafizTidak, saya lapang pada Khamis ini.No, I am free this Thursday.
- FarahBoleh kita berjumpa pada Khamis nanti?Can we meet this coming Thursday?
- HafizBoleh, Farah. Mari kita berjumpa.Sure, Farah. Let's meet.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “Thursday” translations and entries Khamis, Kamis, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Khamis, empat, hari, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
