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Malay Word Translations Trivia Quiz

Give the English translation for each of these Malay words or sentences.

A multiple-choice quiz by blacrosse. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
blacrosse

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
259,866

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
565

Last 3 plays: Guest 180 (8/10), Guest 180 (9/10), Guest 203 (3/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What does the Malay word "Cinta" mean in English? Hint

Hate

Love

Understand

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the English translation of "Apa khabar?" Hint

How are you?

Are you lost?

What is the time?

Do you want some?

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Question 3 of 10

3. When someone says "Saya tidak faham Bahasa Inggeris", what is he or she trying to say? Hint

I have never been to England

I do not understand English

I do not like the English language

I like English food

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Question 4 of 10

4. "Selamat datang!" is heard commonly in Malaysia. Do you know what it means? Hint

Welcome!

Good Afternoon!

I am so happy!

Thank you!

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Question 5 of 10

5. Malaysian love food! When someone says "Saya belum makan lagi", what does it mean? Hint

I just had my supper

I haven't eaten in days

I am not sure what I would like to eat

I have not eaten yet

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Question 6 of 10

6. Describing a certain time of day, "Pada waktu senja" refers to what part of it? Hint

Before dawn

In the afternoon

At daybreak

At sunset

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Question 7 of 10

7. What does "Saya tahu" translate to? Hint

She is

I like tofu

I know

We are

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Question 8 of 10

8. "Kami sakit" is not something you hear a lot of. But when you do, what does it mean? Hint

We are unwell

She did not show

He is dead

I am bad

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the correct translation of "Semalam saya pergi ke masjid"? Hint

It is a good time to eat

Tomorrow is a new day

Yesterday I was at the Mosque

Today is prayer day

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Question 10 of 10

10. What does "Janganlah begitu!" translate to? Hint

All of the these

Don't think like that!

Don't say that!

Don't be that way!

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What does the Malay word "Cinta" mean in English?

Answer: Love

Another word for "Cinta" is "Sayang" which also means affection. Funnily enough, in some sentences, it means pity!

2. What is the English translation of "Apa khabar?"

Answer: How are you?

Sometimes people just ask "Sihat?" which means "Are you well?".

3. When someone says "Saya tidak faham Bahasa Inggeris", what is he or she trying to say?

Answer: I do not understand English

Bahasa means language. This sentence would still make sense without that word.

4. "Selamat datang!" is heard commonly in Malaysia. Do you know what it means?

Answer: Welcome!

If you visit Malaysia or even Indonesia, (the two countries are NOT to be confused!) you will see this sign everywhere in airports, hotel lobbies and also restaurants.

5. Malaysian love food! When someone says "Saya belum makan lagi", what does it mean?

Answer: I have not eaten yet

A phrase you do not hear many Malaysians say!

6. Describing a certain time of day, "Pada waktu senja" refers to what part of it?

Answer: At sunset

This is a more classic way of saying late evening.

7. What does "Saya tahu" translate to?

Answer: I know

Interestingly enough, "tahu" is indeed the way tofu is said in Malay!

8. "Kami sakit" is not something you hear a lot of. But when you do, what does it mean?

Answer: We are unwell

"Sakit" is also another word for pain.

9. What is the correct translation of "Semalam saya pergi ke masjid"?

Answer: Yesterday I was at the Mosque

"Semalam" also means "A single night".

10. What does "Janganlah begitu!" translate to?

Answer: All of the these

You will hear "Lah" a lot when Malaysians speak whether they are speaking Malay or English. It is simply an affirmation of what they are saying.

Source: Author blacrosse

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