Speak Malay Like a Local – Lesson 52 : At the Café

Speak Malay Like a Local – Lesson 52 : At the Café

Some simple sentences you can learn to buy something to eat or drink in a cafe – perfect for practising your basic Malay!

ENGLISH MALAY
   
1 Hi, how may I assist you? : Hai, boleh saya bantu?
     Can :      Boleh
     I :      Saya
     Assist / Help :      Bantu
 
2 What would you like to drink? : Nak minum apa?
     Want :      Nak
     Drink :      Minum
     What :      Apa
 
3 What would you like to eat? : Nak makan apa?
     Want :      Nak
     Eat :      Makan
     What :      Apa
 
4 Would you like anything to eat? : Nak makan apa-apa ke?
     Want :      Nak
     Eat :      Makan
     What :      Apa
     Anything / Something :      Apa-apa
     Or not :      Ke
 
5 Tea : Teh
 
6 Coffee : Kopi
 
7 What’s your name? : Nama apa?
     Name :      Nama
     What :      Apa
 
8 That one : Yang itu
 
9 This one : Yang ini
 
10 Would you like me to heart it up? : Nak panaskan tak?
     Want :      Nak
     Hot :      Panas
     Heat it up :      Panaskan
     Or not :      Tak
 
11 Yes : Ya
 
12 No : Tidak
 
13 Can : Can / Sure / Why not
 
14 No need : Tak payah
 
15 Will that be all? : Itu saja ke?
     That :      Itu
     Only :      Saja
     Or not :      Ke


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