kami vs. kita
What is the difference between the Malay pronouns KAMI and KITA? A short explanation and some visual aids are all you need to understand and start using these words.
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Malay phrases in Balik Kampung that you need to understand
"Balik Kampung" an essential Hari Raya song that would always play on the radio, in shopping malls... well practically everywhere, right before Ramadan ends. This song paints a vivid picture of the journey from wherever you are in the world going back to your hometown. By understanding these
Kata ganda🍃Why some words are repeated in Malay
When you see a word being repeated, like meja-meja, it is categorised as kata ganda. They are words that you repeat to add a certain meaning. A word that you might hear a lot is sama-sama. While this means "you're welcome", it can also mean: 1.
10 Malay idioms using "hati"
In my daily life, I use the phrase hati-hati often when saying goodbye to family members going out to work, driving long distances or just going grocery shopping. It means "to be careful" and is used in a similar way to "Take care." But did you
Our 5 top Malay words in 2025
Let's end 2025 with what we at Omerimbun consider some of the most impactful words this year. 1️⃣ Tenggara This word means "southeast." Just pair it with Asia, and you have Asia Tenggara, which means "Southeast Asia." Example: 🌷Malaysia memikul tanggungjawab besar sebagai pengerusi
33 Malay words starting with TER-
There are so many words starting with the affix ter- that you might be confused because the meaning and function seem to wildly differ every time you see them. Let's dive in head first into the examples, and see if you start to notice a pattern. 📖🔍 Vocabulary example
How to use ber- with a noun
One of the ways you can use the affix ber- is by attaching it at the beginning of a noun. Familiarise yourself with these combinations to begin understanding the function of ber-.
Apa itu Jalur Gemilang?
Tahukah anda rupa bendera Malaysia? Apakah maksud warna-warna dalam bendera tersebut? Baca artikel ini untuk memahami makna di sebalik bendera ini.
Using the prefix meN-
Have you ever seen verbs starting with the letter S like sapu, but then you get confused when you come across a sentence like this? Kami menyapu lantai. (We are sweeping the floor.) Sapu and menyapu have the same meaning: to sweep. But why do they look different? It'
5 Malay words related to gardening for advancing your vocabulary
Knowing these commonly used Malay words will help your comprehension especially when reading the news
The most important questions you need in Malay
Need a quick vocab refresher before sightseeing in the city? Here's a list of some short questions you can use while out and about in Malaysia.
Pantun Si Gagak
Read this modern-day pantun written by an artist about what a crow experiences while flying in the sky. And then check out the vocabulary list below.
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Malay Conjunctions: Tetapi
Learn how to use "Tetapi" or "Tapi" in your daily conversations to perfect your spoken Malay!
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🎧Malay dialogue now with audio
⬆️ One of the first ever articles written on Omerimbun now has an accompanying video on YouTube. While listening to the audio, you can read the whole dialogue in Malay, its English translation, the informal or casual language version and also explanation of a few key vocabularies here ⤵️ Dialogue: Meeting New
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10 Malay words and phrases to know for the new year
1️⃣ buka: to open This versatile word can be used for physical objects and abstract topics. For example: buka pintu: open the door membuka mata: eye-opening 🪟 (To learn more words to use with buka, click here.) 2️⃣ pilih: to choose/to pick When you're having trouble because there
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📔Johan belajar mengeja - a story told by a pencil ✏️
In this second chapter titled "Johan learns to spell", the pencil is narrating about what happens when Johan shows his work to Mom.
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Aku Lahir Untuk Melukis - Did you understand the story? 🤔
Do these exercises this weekend to improve your Malay comprehension skills.
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☺️Aku Lahir Untuk Melukis ✏️ (A story in Malay & English)
Read the first of many stories in this series about a pencil and a boy. This level of reading is perfect for upper beginner to intermediate Malay learners. The language used here reflects spoken Malay while using standard Malay spelling. Enjoy!
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When to use "boleh"
Ever wonder what "boleh" means and when to use it? Download the free cheat sheet after reading our easy-to-understand explanation of this word.
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Apa itu ringgit: panduan paling penting untuk pelancong
Macam mana nak bayar guna ringgit, ya? Jangan lari, tak susah pun! Baca sekali, terus faham!
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Yang: connecting your clauses in Malay
Ready to make longer sentences in Bahasa Melayu? To do that, you need this versatile, and almost magical, conjunction: YANG.
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Rojak Life: Hidangan pada Hari Raya
Enjoy and savour these illustrations of Malaysian food served on Eid.
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Kuih raya, hari raya, and maaf zahir batin: An intro to celebrating Eid in Malaysia
How do you prepare for Eid in Malaysia? Here is a brief explanation on the importance of kuih raya and what to say on Hari Raya.
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Let's go to the "bazar Ramadan": a Malay dialogue lesson
Mahsuri wants to introduce "bazar Ramadan" to her friend, Ryu. Read and learn key words and phrases for inviting a friend to go out.