A1 - Days, Months and Seasons In Malay
Salam sejahtera!
(Used across Malaysia, this formal greeting means “peace be with you” and can be used at any time of the day.)
In this topic, we will learn about days, months, and seasons. These are essential vocabulary to use in daily life, because we need these words while making plans, arranging something, or talking about past events.
Do you know? Malaysia does not have four seasons, but we have durian season!
Vocabulary
| Vocabulary | Perkataan |
|---|---|
| time | masa |
| date | tarikh |
| day | hari |
| week | minggu |
| month | bulan |
| year | tahun |
| spring | musim bunga |
| summer | musim panas |
| autumn | musim luruh |
| winter | musim sejuk |
| last year | tahun lepas |
| this year | tahun ini |
| next year | tahun depan |
| last month | bulan lepas |
| this month | bulan ini |
| next month | bulan depan |
| yesterday | semalam |
| today | hari ini |
| tomorrow | esok |
Months
| Months | Bulan |
|---|---|
| January | Januari |
| February | Februari |
| March | Mac |
| April | April |
| May | Mei |
| June | Jun |
| July | Julai |
| August | Ogos |
| September | September |
| October | Oktober |
| November | November |
| December | Disember |
Days
| Days | Hari |
|---|---|
| Monday | Isnin |
| Tuesday | Selasa |
| Wednesday | Rabu |
| Thursday | Khamis |
| Friday | Jumaat |
| Saturday | Sabtu |
| Sunday | Ahad |
Example Sentences
Let's put these words into practice with some example sentences:
- Hari ini adalah Isnin. (Today is Monday.)
- Bulan ini adalah Oktober. (This month is October.)
- Musim panas akan datang tahun depan. (Summer will come next year.)
- Semalam saya pergi ke pasar. (Yesterday I went to the market.)
- Esok saya akan berkunjung ke rumah sahabat. (Tomorrow I will visit a friend's house.)
Practice Tips
- Memorize the Vocabulary: Start by memorizing the vocabulary related to days, months, and seasons.
- Use Flashcards: Create flashcards with the vocabulary and their meanings to help with memorization.
- Role-Play: Practice using these words in conversations with friends or colleagues.
- Write Sentences: Write simple sentences using different vocabulary to get comfortable with their usage.
Selamat belajar! (Happy learning!)