A collection of useful phrases in Beka Malayu (Pure Malay), a version of Malay from which non-Austronesian elements have been removed and replaced with words based on Austronesian roots.
You can see these phrases in the Surat Beringin script, which can be used to write Beka Melayu in this spreadsheet.
| Phrase | Beka Melayu |
|---|---|
| Welcome | Senang datang |
| Hello (General greeting) | Kepersenangan |
| How are you? | Apa keadaan tuan? |
| Reply to 'How are you?' | Baik hamba |
| Long time no see | Lama tidak bertemu |
| What's your name? | Apa ngadan tuan? |
| My name is ... | Ngadan hamba si ... |
| Where are you from? | Dari mana datang tuan? |
| I'm from ... | Dari ... hamba |
| Pleased to meet you | Senang bertemu tuan |
| Good morning (Morning greeting) |
Senang pagi |
| Good afternoon (Afternoon greeting) |
Senang tengahari |
| Good evening (Evening greeting) |
Senang petang |
| Good night | Senang malam |
| Goodbye (Parting phrases) |
Baik-baik tinggal |
| Bon appetit / Have a nice meal |
Baik-baik makan |
| Bon voyage / Have a good journey |
Baik-baik jalan |
| Yes | Auh |
| No | Tidak |
| Maybe | Agaknya |
| Do you understand? | Dapat tangkapkah tuan? |
| I understand | Dapat tangkap hamba |
| I don't understand | Tidak dapat tangkap hamba |
| Please speak more slowly | Tolong dengan perlahan cakap |
| Please say that again | Tolong ulang cakap itu |
| Please write it down | Tolong tuliskannya |
| Do you speak Beka Melayu? | Adakah bertutur tuan dalam Beka Melayu? |
| Do you speak Malay? | Adakah bertutur tuan dalam Bahasa Melayu? |
| Yes, a little (reply to 'Do you speak ...?') |
Auh. Sedikit |
| No, I don't speak in Beka Melayu | Tidak. Tidak bertutur hamba dalam Beka Melayu |
| Do you speak a language other than Beka Melayu? | Adakah bertutur tuan lidah lain selain Beka Melayu? |
| Speak to me in Beka Melayu | Bertutur dengan hamba dalam Beka Melayu. |
| How do you say ... in Beka Melayu? | Lagumana hendak menyebut tuan ... dalam Beka Melayu? |
| Excuse me | Tumpang lalu |
| How much is this? | Berapakah ini? |
| Sorry | Ampun |
| Please | Tolong |
| Thank you | Terima kasih |
| Reply to thank you | Kembali |
| Where's the toilet / bathroom? | Di mana bilik airnya?> |
| This gentleman will pay for everything | Akan bayar lelaki ini untuk segenapnya |
| This lady will pay for everything | Akan bayar perempuan ini untuk segenapnya |
| Would you like to dance with me? | Hendakkah menari tuan dengan hamba? |
| Do you come here often? | Selalukah datang tuan ke sini? |
| I miss you | Rindu aku akan dikau |
| I love you | Kasih aku akan dikau |
| Get well soon | Harap cepat baik |
| Go away! | Pergi! |
| Leave me alone! | Tinggalkan hamba sendirian! |
| Help! | Tolong! |
| Fire! | Api! |
| Stop! | Berhenti! |
| Call the police! | Panggil mata! |
| Happy Eid Adha | Semangat Semahan |
| Happy Eid al-fitr | Semangat Lebaran |
| Happy Ramadan | Semangat Tinanggang |
| Happy iftar | Semangat berbuka |
| New Year greetings | Semangat Tahun Baru |
| Birthday greetings | Semangat Ulangtahun |
| Congratulations! | Terbaik! |
| One language is never enough | Tidak akan pada satu lidah |
| My hovercraft is full of eels | Penuh telatak hamba dengan belut |
Hear a recording of these phrases
If you would like to make any corrections or additions to this page, or if you can provide recordings, please contact me.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beka_Melayu
https://twitter.com/bekamelayu
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpD__fDrstaumIOcvah1xjA
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