Malay Family
This is a list of words about family in Malay. You can name people such as your relatives as well as extended family this way.
Daughter: Anak perempuan
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Son: Anak lelaki
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Sister: Kakak / adik perempuan
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Brother: Abang / adik lelaki
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Baby: Bayi
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Child (m): Budak lelaki
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Child (f): Budak perempuan
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Father: Ayah
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Mother: Ibu
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Husband: Suami
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Wife: Isteri
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Cousin (m): Sepupu lelaki
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Cousin (f): Sepupu perempuan
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Aunt: Ibu saudara
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Uncle: Bapa saudara
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Grandfather: Datuk
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Grandmother: Nenek
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Nephew: Anak saudara lelaki
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Niece: Anak saudara perempuan
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Man: Lelaki
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| Woman: Wanita |
| Boy: Budak lelaki |
| Girl: Budak perempuan |
| People: orang |
These examples show how family words are used in a Malay sentence. Very useful when socializing with other people. This can also show you how to ask questions.
What's your brother called?: Siapa nama abang kamu?
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How old is your sister?: Berapa umur kakak kamu?
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Where does your father work?: Di mana ayah kamu bekerja?
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Your daughter is very cute: Anak perempuan kamu sangat comel
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| I love my husband: Saya sayang suami saya |
| This is my wife: Ini isteri saya |
With the above list you will be able to discuss how many siblings you have or ask others about their family. Now let's go to the next topic by clicking the "Next" button. Or simply choose your own topic from the menu above.
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