Bahasa Melayu (Malay) is the official language,
but English is widely spoken. Mandarin, Chinese
dialects and native languages of Borneo are
also spoken by segments of the population.
Any small effort to demonstrate your enthusiasm
for learning Brunei’s culture will be
most appreciated by the Bruneians, who have
a deep respect for their centuries-rich Malay
culture. While no Bruneian expects a visitor
to have mastered the Malay language and most
speak at least conversational English, a few
useful words and phrases will help make your
stay even more enjoyable.
| ENGLISH |
MALAY |
| Good morning |
Selamat Pagi |
| Good afternoon |
Selamat Petang |
| Good night |
Selamat Malam |
| Thank you |
Terimah Kasih |
| You're welcome |
Sama-sama |
| What is your name? |
Siapa Nama Awda? |
| My name is ... |
Nama saya ... |
| Excuse me |
Maafkan saya |
| Yes |
Ya |
| No |
Tidak |
| How much? |
Berapa? |
| Where is the toilet? |
Di mana tandas? |
| I want to go ... |
Saya mahu pergi ke ... |
| Turn right |
Belok ke kanan |
| Turn left |
Belok ke kiri |
| Go straight |
Jalan terus |
To learn Malay online for free, please visit
: www.phrasebase.com/learn/malay.php |
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