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-.
Latest
Apa itu Jalur Gemilang?
Tahukah anda rupa bendera Malaysia? Apakah maksud warna-warna dalam bendera tersebut? Baca artikel ini untuk memahami makna di sebalik bendera ini.
Using the prefix meN-
Have you ever seen verbs starting with the letter S like sapu, but then you get confused when you come across a sentence like this? Kami menyapu lantai. (We are sweeping the floor.) Sapu and menyapu have the same meaning: to sweep. But why do they look different? It'
5 Malay words related to gardening for advancing your vocabulary
Knowing these commonly used Malay words will help your comprehension especially when reading the news
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!
Learn Malay
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.
Read in Malay
Apa itu ringgit: panduan paling penting untuk pelancong
Macam mana nak bayar guna ringgit, ya? Jangan lari, tak susah pun! Baca sekali, terus faham!
Learn Malay
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.
Comic and illustration
Rojak Life: Hidangan pada Hari Raya
Enjoy and savour these illustrations of Malaysian food served on Eid.
Learn Malay
Kuih raya, hari raya, and maaf zahir batin: An intro to celebrating Eid in Malaysia
How do you prepare for Eid in Malaysia? Here is a brief explanation on the importance of kuih raya and what to say on Hari Raya.
Learn Malay
Let's go to the "bazar Ramadan": a Malay dialogue lesson
Mahsuri wants to introduce "bazar Ramadan" to her friend, Ryu. Read and learn key words and phrases for inviting a friend to go out.
Learn Malay
3 essential Malay phrases for Ramadan
What do you say to people who are fasting this coming Ramadan? Get a quick rundown on how to do this in just 1 minute.
Learn Malay
Can you learn Malay on Duolingo?
If Duolingo doesn't offer Malay, what do you do? Find the best tool to start learning Malay here.
Learn Malay
'-Nya!' Discover a quick way to emphasize an adjective in Malay
You can add -nya to an adjective when speaking Malay and immediately sound like a Malaysian by doing this simple trick.
Comic and illustration
Rojak Life: Panas Atau Sejuk
Rain or shine, when it's time to take out the trash, it IS time to take out the trash.
Learn Malay
3 Malay sentences you need to know in February
1️⃣ If you wanted to wish your friend a Happy Lunar New Year in Malay, you could say: 📅Selamat Tahun Baru Cina! (Happy Chinese New Year!) This greeting is very much accepted in Malaysia because the celebration is deeply rooted in the Chinese community here. 2️⃣ When you want to
Learn Malay
Malay vocabulary list - common words you hear at school
Wanna know how to say "laboratory" in Malay? Read and spend 15 minutes to practise saying these words out loud.