A1 - Phrases When Introducing Yourself In Malay
Hi! Nama saya Iye Szin.
In this lesson, we will learn how to introduce ourselves in Bahasa Melayu. This includes talking about where you come from, your age, where you live, your hobbies, and your profession. We will also cover vocabulary for countries, hobbies, professions, and languages, as well as common phrases for self-introduction.
Countries (Negara)
Here are some countries and their translations in Bahasa Melayu:
| Country | Negara |
|---|---|
| Spain | Sepanyol |
| Italy | Itali |
| France | Perancis |
| Germany | Jerman |
| Greece | Yunani |
| Netherlands | Belanda |
| Turkey | Turki |
| Russia | Rusia |
| Singapore | Singapura |
| Japan | Jepun |
| South Korea | Korea Selatan |
| Philippines | Filipina |
| Saudi Arabia | Arab Saudi |
| United Arab Emirates | Emiriah Arab Bersatu |
| United States of America | Amerika Syarikat |
| Canada | Kanada |
| South Africa | Afrika Selatan |
| Morocco | Mahribi |
| Egypt | Mesir |
| Madagascar | Madagaskar |
| Marshall Islands | Kepulauan Marshall |
Note: For countries not listed, you can use the English spelling.
Hobbies (Hobi)
Here are some common hobbies and their translations in Bahasa Melayu:
| Hobby | Hobi |
|---|---|
| Reading | membaca |
| Traveling | melancong |
| Cooking | memasak |
| Swimming | berenang |
| Playing sports | bersukan |
| Listening to music | mendengar musik |
| Watching movies | menonton filem |
| Painting | melukis |
| Hiking | mendaki |
| Photography | fotografi |
Professions (Pekerjaan)
Here are some common professions and their translations in Bahasa Melayu:
| Profession | Pekerjaan |
|---|---|
| Student | pelajar |
| Teacher | guru |
| Doctor | doktor |
| Engineer | jurutera |
| Lawyer | peguam |
| Nurse | jururawah |
| Artist | artis |
| Chef | tukang masak |
| Writer | penulis |
| Pilot | juruterbang |
| Scientist | ahli sains |
Languages (Bahasa)
Here are some languages and their translations in Bahasa Melayu:
| Language (English) | Bahasa (Bahasa Melayu) |
|---|---|
| English | Bahasa Inggeris |
| Malay | Bahasa Melayu |
| Chinese | Bahasa Cina |
| Spanish | Bahasa Sepanyol |
| French | Bahasa Perancis |
| German | Bahasa Jerman |
| Japanese | Bahasa Jepun |
| Korean | Bahasa Korea |
| Arabic | Bahasa Arab |
| Thai | Bahasa Thai |
| Russian | Bahasa Rusia |
Common Phrases for Introducing Yourself
Here are 11 common phrases you can use when introducing yourself in Bahasa Melayu:
- Nama saya… (My name is…)
- Saya (berasal) dari… (I am from…)
- Umur saya 18 tahun. (I am 18 years old.)
- Saya tinggal di/kat… (I live in/at…)
- Saya lahir di/kat… (I was born in/at…)
- Saya lahir pada… (I was born on…)
- Saya suka… (I like/I like to…)
- Saya (seorang)… (I am a + job title)
- Saya ingin menjadi seorang… / Saya nak jadi… (I want to be + ambition)
- Saya boleh cakap Bahasa X. (I can speak language X)
- Saya belajar Bahasa X. (I am learning language X)
Example Introduction
Let's put everything together with an example introduction:
Nama saya Ah Hock. Saya dari Malaysia. Umur saya 28 tahun. Saya tinggal di Kuala Lumpur. Saya lahir di Singapura. Saya suka berenang dan membaca. Saya seorang pelajar. Saya ingin menjadi seorang ahli sains. Saya boleh cakap Bahasa Inggeris dan Bahasa Melayu.
Translation: "My name is Ah Hock. I am from Malaysia. I am 28 years old. I live in Kuala Lumpur. I was born in Singapore. I like swimming and reading. I am a student. I want to be a scientist. I can speak English and Malay."
Practice Tips
- Memorize the Vocabulary: Start by memorizing the vocabulary for countries, hobbies, professions, and languages.
- Use Flashcards: Create flashcards with the vocabulary and their meanings to help with memorization.
- Role-Play: Practice introducing yourself to friends or colleagues using the phrases and vocabulary you've learned.
- Write Sentences: Write simple sentences using different vocabulary to get comfortable with their usage.
- Record Yourself: Record yourself speaking the phrases and listen back to improve your pronunciation.
Selamat belajar! (Happy learning!)