Malay Phrases

Welcome to our seventh lesson about popular Malay phrases. This page will include greetings, questions, emergency and survival expressions, asking for direction, language practice, introducing yourself, holiday wishes, and finally some travel phrases.

Holiday Wishes - Malay
Happy birthday Selamat hari jadi
Happy new year Selamat tahun baru
Merry Christmas Selamat hari natal
Good luck Semoga berjaya
Congratulations Tahniah

Travel Phrases - Malay
I have a reservation (hotel) Saya ada buat tempahan.
Do you have rooms available? Anda ada bilik kosong?
I would like a non-smoking room Saya ingin sebuah bilik tidak merokok.
What is the charge per night? Berapakah caj untuk satu malam?
Is this seat taken? Ada orang duduk di sini?
I'm vegetarian Saya vegetarian
Waiter Pelayan
How much is this? Berapakah harga ini?
This is very expensive Benda ini terlalu mahal.

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