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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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-.

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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'

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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

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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.

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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