A1 - Families in Malay
Mengenali keluarga saya.
In this lesson, we will learn about family-related vocabulary in Bahasa Melayu. Understanding these terms will help you communicate effectively when talking about your family or asking about someone else's family. Whether you're introducing your family members or learning about someone else's, this vocabulary is essential for everyday conversations.
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Family Vocabulary
| English | Bahasa Melayu |
|---|---|
| Wife | isteri |
| Husband | suami |
| Mother | ibu |
| Father | ayah |
| Daughter | anak perempuan |
| Son | anak lelaki |
| Twins | anak kembar |
| Grandfather | datuk |
| Grandmother | nenek |
| Big Brother | abang |
| Little Brother | adik lelaki |
| Big Sister | kakak |
| Little Sister | adik perempuan |
| Aunt | ibu saudara (mak cik) |
| Uncle | bapa saudara (pak cik) |
| Cousin (Male) | sepupu lelaki |
| Cousin (Female) | sepupu perempuan |
| Niece | anak saudara perempuan |
| Nephew | anak saudara lelaki |
| Grandson | cucu lelaki |
| Granddaughter | cucu perempuan |
| Daughter-in-law | menantu perempuan |
| Son-in-law | menantulela ki |
| Brother-in-law | abang ipar |
| Sister-in-law | kakak ipar |
| Father-in-law | bapa mertua |
| Mother-in-law | ibu mertua |
| Parents | ibu bapa |
| Parents-in-law | ibu bapa mertua |
| Siblings | adik beradik |
| Stepfather | ayah tiri |
| Stepmother | ibu tiri |
| Stepdaughter | anak tiri perempuan |
| Stepson | anak tiri lelaki |
Example Sentences
Let's practice using these family terms in sentences:
- Ibu saya duduk di sofa. (My mother is sitting on the sofa.)
- Ayah saya sedang memasak. (My father is cooking.)
- Adik saya suka bermain bola. (My little brother likes to play football.)
- Kakak saya bekerja sebagai guru. (My big sister works as a teacher.)
- Saya akan mengunjungi nenek saya besok. (I will visit my grandmother tomorrow.)
Practice Tips
- Memorize the Vocabulary: Start by memorizing the family-related vocabulary.
- Use Flashcards: Create flashcards with the vocabulary and their meanings to help with memorization.
- Role-Play: Practice introducing your family members to friends or colleagues using the phrases and vocabulary you've learned.
- Write Sentences: Write simple sentences using different family terms to get comfortable with their usage.
- Record Yourself: Record yourself speaking the phrases and listen back to improve your pronunciation.
Selamat belajar! (Happy learning!)