Here are ten Malaysian phrases that is part of one's everyday life here. It mostly includes greetings to people.
Selamat Datang - Welcome - This is very common on sign posts as you enter a city or the country. the Malaysians are very hospitable and I know you will feel truly welcomed!
Terima Kasih - Thank You
Apa Khabar? - What is the news?
Sila Masuk - Please Come In
Jumpa Lagi - See You Again - You again encounter this phrase on the road.
Selamat Pagi - Good Morning
Maafkan Saya - Excuse Me; Beg Your Pardon
Dari Mana? - Where Are You From?; From where?
Khabar Baik - I am fine
Apa Nama Anda? Nama Kau Apa? - What is Your Name? The answer to which will be "Nama Saya Mamamia" - or my name is Mamamia.
I am really new to this language as I stay at Little India and have very little occasion to converse in Bahasa. So Maafkan Saya and please correct me anywhere you feel necessary!
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