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How to use ber- with a noun
One of the ways you can use the affix ber- is by attaching it at the beginning of a noun. Familiarise yourself with these combinations to begin understanding the function of ber-.
The most important questions you need in Malay
Need a quick vocab refresher before sightseeing in the city? Here's a list of some short questions you can use while out and about in Malaysia.
Pantun Si Gagak
Read this modern-day pantun written by an artist about what a crow experiences while flying in the sky. And then check out the vocabulary list below.
Malay Conjunctions: Tetapi
Learn how to use "Tetapi" or "Tapi" in your daily conversations to perfect your spoken Malay!
🎧Malay dialogue now with audio
⬆️ One of the first ever articles written on Omerimbun now has an accompanying video on YouTube. While listening to the audio, you can read the whole dialogue in Malay, its English translation, the informal or casual language version and also explanation of a few key vocabularies here ⤵️ Dialogue: Meeting New
10 Malay words and phrases to know for the new year
1️⃣ buka: to open This versatile word can be used for physical objects and abstract topics. For example: buka pintu: open the door membuka mata: eye-opening 🪟 (To learn more words to use with buka, click here.) 2️⃣ pilih: to choose/to pick When you're having trouble because there
📔Johan belajar mengeja - a story told by a pencil ✏️
In this second chapter titled "Johan learns to spell", the pencil is narrating about what happens when Johan shows his work to Mom.
Aku Lahir Untuk Melukis - Did you understand the story? 🤔
Do these exercises this weekend to improve your Malay comprehension skills.
☺️Aku Lahir Untuk Melukis ✏️ (A story in Malay & English)
Read the first of many stories in this series about a pencil and a boy. This level of reading is perfect for upper beginner to intermediate Malay learners. The language used here reflects spoken Malay while using standard Malay spelling. Enjoy!
When to use "boleh"
Ever wonder what "boleh" means and when to use it? Download the free cheat sheet after reading our easy-to-understand explanation of this word.
Apa itu ringgit: panduan paling penting untuk pelancong
Macam mana nak bayar guna ringgit, ya? Jangan lari, tak susah pun! Baca sekali, terus faham!
Yang: connecting your clauses in Malay
Ready to make longer sentences in Bahasa Melayu? To do that, you need this versatile, and almost magical, conjunction: YANG.
Rojak Life: Hidangan pada Hari Raya
Enjoy and savour these illustrations of Malaysian food served on Eid.