Malay vocabulary list - words to know while getting dressed

Let's learn how to describe your fashion taste. Write down these words on a bunch of Post-It notes. And then stick the words on the relevant objects and places.

1. pakai, memakai - to wear
2. cuba, mencuba - to try
3. gosok, menggosok gigi - to brush teeth
4. gosok, menggosok pakaian - to iron clothes
5. solek, bersolek - to put on makeup
6. gantung, menggantung - to hang
7. pilih, memilih - to choose
8. sikat, menyikat - comb
9. jingga - orange
10. merah jambu - pink
11. besar - big
12. kecil - small
13. pendek - short
14. panjang - long
15. ketat - tight
16. longgar - loose
17. berkedut - wrinkled
18. gigi - teeth
19. rambut - hair
20. pakaian - clothes
21. baju - top/clothes
22. seluar - pants, trousers
23. pakaian seragam - uniform
24. skirt - skirt
25. jaket - jacket
26. tudung - hijab
27. rantai - necklace
28. warna - colour
29. saiz - size
30. lengan - sleeves

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