Malay vocabulary and phrases about traditions, etiquette, and social customs. Front: the Malay word or phrase. Back: English meaning.
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- adat
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custom, tradition- hormat
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respect- salam
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a light handshake or touch of hands used as a respectful greeting- Hari Raya
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Eid, the festival marking the end of Ramadan- Ramadan
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the Islamic fasting month- berbuka puasa
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to break the fast (at sunset)- rumah terbuka
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open house, a festive gathering where visitors are welcomed- tetamu
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guest- tuan rumah
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host- sopan santun
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politeness, good manners- Maaf.
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Excuse me, sorry.- tumpang tanya
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excuse me, may I ask (a polite way to start a question)- gotong-royong
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communal mutual help, working together for a shared purpose- batik
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a traditional wax-dyed fabric- songkok
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a traditional cap worn by Malay men
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