Funny malay phrases

What is Malaysian slang?

The Malaysian Manglish is sometimes known as Rojak or Bahasa Rojak, but it differs from the Rojak language by the use of English as the base language. The term rojak derives from "mixture" or "eclectic mix" in colloquial Malay.

What does boleh mean in Malaysia?

Boleh (bow-leh) / Can. When someone tells you “boleh,” it means it can be done, no problem. You can also use “boleh” to mean that you “can” or are capable of completing something.

What is Belanja slang?

Belanja is a Malay word that is synonymous with 'I got you covered', and is normally used when someone is settling your bill for you, normally for food and drinks. If you ever encounter a generous Malaysian telling you that they belanja you, then it means the meal is on them!

What is meant by Kantoi?

Meaning: Kantoi is a word used when someone gets caught red handed, or in other words, busted.

What is Malay slang for crazy?

And that same definition is entirely adopted in Malay. Gila, just so you know, means crazy. Simply put, this one means something is just crazy good or crazy fine!

Why do Malays say lah?

This simple three-letter slang word can mean an affirmation, dismissal, exasperation, or exclamation in different contexts, and has become a permanent fixture in our colloquial language. Many also use 'lah' to soften a command or to emphasize items in a spoken list, appearing after each item in the list.

What does Baru mean in Malaysia?

So what does New Malaysia mean? According to Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (online), baru or “new” means to repair so that a thing becomes new, or to repeat; or to start something new; or to replace or change with something new.

What is Bobo in Malay?

Bobo (Bo-bo)

Stupid.

What does Walao mean in Malaysia?

Interjection. walao. (Singapore, Malaysia, slang) wow; dear me; good heavens; OMG.

What is Momo slang?

momo (plural momos) (US, slang, derogatory) A moron.

What is okay lah?

It's okay lah. ― It's all right; don't worry about it.

What Liao mean?

The 'Liao' slang translates directly to 'already', and is used as an emphasis for the verb before it. The slang is also used with different variations of verbs and can simplify long sentences like 'I have already eaten' to 'Eat Liao'.

What does chai mean girl?

Chai Origin and Meaning

The name Chai is both a boy's name and a girl's name meaning "tea". Most people are likely to associate the name Chai with tea, but it's also a Chinese surname and Hebrew masculine name. The video game series Soulcalibur features a female character named Chai.

How do Malaysian say hello?

The common Malay verbal greeting is “Salaam”. Elders may be address as “pakcik” (uncle) or “makcik” (aunty) out of respect. You may similarly be referred to in this way by people younger than yourself. The common greeting across all ethnicities is a handshake.

What is Meco slang?

Noun. meco m (plural mecos) (vulgar, Mexico) semen synonym ▲ Synonym: lefa (Spain)

What is jambu Malay slang?

jambu (comparative more jambu, superlative most jambu) (Singapore, colloquial, informal) Cute, adorable or beautiful.

What does 18 chai mean?

The Hebrew word for “life” is “chai.” That's chet (8) and yud (10). Thus 18 stands for the “chai” or “life.” This custom of giving charity in multiples of 18, relative to other Jewish customs, is quite recent.

What does Chin Chai mean?

chin chai – (From Hokkien/Teochew 凊彩 chhìn-chhái) When applied colloquially, it means 'anything' or 'whatever'. Used in situations when someone does not feel like making a decision and wants another to help them make a decision. Can also be applied to situations to do something in a half-hearted manner.

Is chai Japanese or Chinese?

The third form chai (meaning "spiced tea") originated from a northern Chinese pronunciation of cha, which travelled overland to Central Asia and Persia where it picked up a Persian ending yi, and entered English via Hindustani in the 20th century.

What is Selamat Pagi?

Selamat Pagi – Good morning

Together it means “Good morning” or “Peaceful/Happy morning”. This greeting is used to greet people in the mornings up until roughly 11 am or 12 pm.

How do you show respect in Malaysia?

Giving or receiving gifts with both hands shows respect. Never use your left hand to give or receive a gift. Never open a gift in the presence of the giver. Always bring a small gift for the hostess when invited to someone's home.