Malay Words
These Malay words are mentioned in the website:
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Abah |
Father |
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Akan
datang |
Coming soon |
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Ambin |
A low, long wooden
platform (for seating) |
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Bendahara |
Prime Minister |
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Bersanding |
Sitting-in-state
ceremony in a Malay wedding |
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Bin |
Son of |
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Binte |
Daughter of |
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Cik |
Miss |
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Emak |
Mother |
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Gedung |
Mansion |
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Gelam / Glam |
Also known
as
Kayu Putih (Melaleuca Cajuputi) is
a
botany member
of
the Jambu
family and is related to the Eucalyptus tree. |
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Hajah |
The title given to a
Muslim
woman who has performed the pilgrimage to
Mecca. |
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Haji |
The title given to a
Muslim
man who has performed
the
pilgrimage to Mecca. |
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Hantu |
Ghost |
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Istana |
Palace |
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Jalan
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Road |
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Kampung |
Village |
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Kota |
City |
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Kuning |
Yellow |
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Masjid |
Mosque |
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Moyang |
Grandparent |
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Nazir |
Mosque Management Committee member (a voluntary post) |
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Nenek |
Grandmother |
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Pisang |
Banana |
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Rumah |
House |
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Rumah Pondok |
Hut |
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Selamat datang |
Welcome |
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Sirih |
Betel leaves |
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Songkok |
Traditional cap worn by Malay men |
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Sultan |
King |
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Tali Pinggang |
Belt |
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Temenggong |
Minister of Justice |
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Tepak
Sirih |
Traditional silverware for keeping betel leaves |
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Tengku |
Prince |
Malay Proverbs
These Malay proverbs aptly describe Haji Yusoff and the residents of Gedung Kuning:
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Biduk lalu, kiambang bertaut. |
A family's bond
is unbreakable. |
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Di mana bumi dipijak, di situ langit dijunjung. |
One must uphold
the rules and laws of the country he lives in. |
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Hidup kayu berbuah, hidup manusia
berjasa. |
Just as a tree
bears fruits, a man lives to benefit others. |
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Jika tidak dipecah ruyung, di mana boleh mendapat sagunya.
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Every goal and
ambition can be achieved through determination and hard work. |
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Sehari selembar benang, lama-lama jadi kain. |
A thread woven a
day will eventually become cloth. |
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Seperti buah padi, makin berisi makin rendah. |
A successful man
should always remain humble like the paddy that bows to the ground
as it ripens. |
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