In Bahasa Melayu, we don't say 'delicious', we say 'sedap giler' in bahasa pasar, and I think it's beautiful how the phrase adds a lively and authentic touch to our conversations
Adjectives are essential for describing people, objects, and situations. In this lesson, we will explore a variety of A1-level adjectives in Malay, organized into categories such as basic descriptive terms, colors, feelings, space, and other miscellaneous adjectives. Learning these adjectives will help you express yourself more effectively in Malay.
Descriptive Terms
| Asas |
Basic |
| Berat |
Heavy |
| Ringan |
Light |
| Betul |
Correct |
| Salah |
Wrong |
| Susah |
Difficult |
| Senang |
Easy |
| Sedikit |
Few |
| Banyak |
Many |
| Baru |
New |
| Lama |
Old |
| Lambat |
Slow |
| Cepat |
Quick |
| Miskin |
Poor |
| Kaya |
Rich |
| Warna |
Colours |
| Putih |
White |
| Hitam |
Black |
| Kelabu |
Grey |
| Hijau |
Green |
| Biru |
Blue |
| Merah |
Red |
| Merah Jambu |
Pink |
| Oren |
Orange |
| Ungu |
Purple |
| Kuning |
Yellow |
| Coklat |
Brown |
| Perasaan |
Feeling |
| Bagus |
Good |
| Buruk |
Bad |
| Lemah |
Weak |
| Kuat |
Strong |
| Gembira |
Happy |
| Sedih |
Sad |
| Sihat |
Healthy |
| Sakit |
Sick |
| Lapar |
Hungry |
| Dahaga |
Thirsty |
| Kesepian |
Lonely |
| Letih |
Tired |
| Ruang |
Space |
| Pendek |
Short |
| Panjang |
Long |
| Kecil |
Small |
| Besar |
Big |
| Tinggi |
High |
| Rendah |
Low |
| Curam |
Steep |
| Rata |
Flat |
| Cetek |
Shallow |
| Dalam |
Deep |
| Sempit |
Narrow |
| Lebar |
Broad |
| Lain-lain |
Other |
| Murah |
Cheap |
| Mahal |
Expensive |
| Lembut |
Soft |
| Keras |
Hard |
| Kosong |
Empty |
| Penuh |
Full |
| Kotor |
Dirty |
| Bersih |
Clean |
| Manis |
Sweet |
| Masam |
Sour |
| Muda |
Young |
| Tua |
Old |
| Sejuk |
Cold |
| Suam |
Warm |
Example Sentences
Here are some example sentences using these adjectives:
- Buku ini berat sekali. (This book is very heavy.)
- Kucing itu hitam dan besar. (That cat is black and big.)
- Saya rasa gembara hari ini. (I feel happy today.)
- Rumah saya kecil tetapi bersih. (My house is small but clean.)
- Baju ini murah dan cantik. (This shirt is cheap and beautiful.)
Practice Tips
- Memorize the Adjectives: Start by memorizing the adjectives in each category.
- Use Flashcards: Create flashcards with the adjectives and their meanings to help with memorization.
- Describe Objects: Practice describing objects around you using these adjectives.
- Write Sentences: Write simple sentences using different adjectives to get comfortable with their usage.
- Role-Play: Practice using adjectives in conversations with friends or colleagues.
Selamat belajar! (Happy learning!)