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