As you perhaps know from previous postings, I had the privilege of touring Malaysia during the last week of January. I of course payed special attention to the Malaysian language while there and was thoroughly pleased with how much I was able to pick up in just a few days. You're almost surely saying to yourself: "No surprise there, but what about me? I stink at foreign languages. I could never learn to speak Malay."
I assure you this is not the case! And to prove it to you, please find below my introductory lesson to the Malaysia language. You will be shocked at how easy it is!
Lesson 1: Rahmat welcomes Greg to Kuala Lumpur
Below is a simple dialogue between Rahmat and his foreign friend Greg, who has just arrived in KL for the first time.
Rahmat: Helo kawanku! Selamat datang ke Kuala Lumpur! Pe khabar?
Rahmat: Hello my friend! Welcome to Kuala Lumpur! How are you?
Greg: Hi Rahmat! Sihat! Awak?
Greg: Hi Rahmat! I'm fine! And you?
Rahmat: Sihat! Wow, Greg! Bahasa Melayu awak bagus! Awak tidak ada pelat!
Rahmat: Good! Wow, Greg! Your Malay is good! You don't have an accent!
Greg: Maaf, saya tidak faham! Ia bahasa yang susah.
Greg: Sorry, I don't understand! This is a hard language.
See how easy?! If you're having trouble, don't get discouraged! Just move on to lesson 2.
Lesson 2: Essentials
Below are a list of essential vocabulary words and phrases that you'll need in Malaysia. Know these cold and you can go anywhere.
Hello! Helo!
Taxi Teksi
Bus Ticket Tiket Bas
Train Station Stesen Tren
Ticket Counter Kaunter Tiket
Platform Platform
Lift Lif
Telephone Telefon
Toilet Tandas
Kiosk Kiosk
See?! Malay is EASY!
1 comment:
its almost too easy
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