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Knowing a few simple phrases of Malay opens up an entirely new, more fulfilling travel experience. Malaysians love it if you can communicate in their language and in only a few short hours this book allows you to do just that.
Everyday Malay is designed specifically with the visitor in mind and contains everything you need to begin communicating effectively from the very first day. Vocabulary and phrases are given in order of importance, so you learn the essentials first. A bilingual dictionary at the back contains 2,000 of the most commonly used Malay words. Also included are extensive notes on grammar, etiquette, body language, and cultural do's and don'ts that will make your visit go more smoothly.
| Introduction | 5 | |
| Part 1 | The Basics | 9 |
| Pronunciation | 9 | |
| Greetings | 12 | |
| Forms of Address | 14 | |
| Pronouns | 17 | |
| Basic Vocabulary | 19 | |
| Questions | 20 | |
| Simple Phrases | 22 | |
| Requests | 23 | |
| Numbers | 26 | |
| Etiquette and Body Language | 29 | |
| Part 2 | Grammar | 33 |
| Verbs | 33 | |
| Tense | 37 | |
| Negation | 41 | |
| Nouns | 42 | |
| Adjectives | 46 | |
| Possessives | 49 | |
| Adverbs | 51 | |
| Prepositions | 52 | |
| Imperatives | 52 | |
| The Relative Pronoun yang | 53 | |
| Part 3 | Small Talk | 55 |
| Name and Nationality | 56 | |
| Age | 57 | |
| Family | 58 | |
| Occupation | 60 | |
| Religion | 61 | |
| Weather | 62 | |
| Time | 64 | |
| Part 4 | Travel | 71 |
| Asking Directions | 71 | |
| Public Transport | 74 | |
| Accommodation | 78 | |
| Sightseeing | 82 | |
| Leisure Activities | 84 | |
| Travel Tips | 85 | |
| Part 5 | Food and Drink | 87 |
| Basic Words and Phrases | 87 | |
| Basic Food Terms | 88 | |
| Vegetables | 89 | |
| Meat | 90 | |
| Seafood | 90 | |
| Cooking Terms | 91 | |
| Breakfast | 91 | |
| Common Menu Items | 92 | |
| Condiments and Snacks | 95 | |
| Fruit | 95 | |
| Drinks | 96 | |
| Taste | 97 | |
| Food Stalls | 98 | |
| Notes on Hygiene | 98 | |
| Part 6 | Shopping | 101 |
| Basic Vocabulary | 101 | |
| Bargaining | 105 | |
| Souvenirs | 106 | |
| Clothing | 108 | |
| Sundries | 110 | |
| Part 7 | Practical Necessities | 113 |
| Telephone | 113 | |
| Post Office | 116 | |
| Bank | 118 | |
| Customs and Police | 119 | |
| Filling out Forms | 120 | |
| Health and Illness | 121 | |
| Parts of the Body | 124 | |
| Appendix A | Verb and Noun Affixes | 125 |
| Appendix B | Suggestions for Further Study | 136 |
| Bilingual Dictionaries | 137 | |
| English-Bahasa Malaysia Dictionary | 137 | |
| Bahasa Malaysia-English Dictionary | 169 |
Overview
Knowing a few simple phrases of Malay opens up an entirely new, more fulfilling travel experience. Malaysians love it if you can communicate in their language and in only a few short hours this book allows you to do just that.
Everyday Malay is designed specifically with the visitor in mind and contains everything you need to begin communicating effectively from the very first day. Vocabulary and phrases are given in order of importance, so you learn the essentials first. A ...