With Lalamove establishing its presence as an on-demand delivery service in Kuching, what better way to connect with the locals than by learning the language?
Sarawak is known for its rich culture, spanning over 27 ethnic groups, showcasing the diversity of the biggest state in Malaysia!
To make it easier for non-Sarawakians to see the beauty of the state and its people, we’ve gathered some essential phrases in Sarawakian Malay that you can use daily.
Check them out below:
The Basics
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How are you? - Pa kabar kitak?
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Thank you - Trimak kaseh
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Good morning - Slamat pagi
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You’re welcome - Sama-sama
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Let’s hang out today - Jom kita lepak ari tok
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What’s for lunch? - Apa mok dimakan tengah hari tok?
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What are you doing? - Kitak polah apa?
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Where are we going next? - Lepas tok kita mok gi sine?
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Now I know - Bok kamek tauk
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I’m sorry - Kamek mintak maaf
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Can you help me? - Boleh nolong kamek sik?
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Are you busy tonight? - Kitak gago sik malam tok?
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May we come in, please? - Boleh kamek masok?
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I go back first - Kamek mopok lok ah
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Sorry, I have to rush - Sori, kamek begaut
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I don't want - Sik ku betah
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I am from Selangor - Kamek dari Selangor
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Come here - Lok kitak
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I live in Miri - Kamek diam di Miri
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Can you speak English? - Kitak boleh klaka English sik?
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Hope to see you again - Mudahan jumpa agik
The Food
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I’m hungry - Kamek lapar
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Where to eat? - Makan siney?
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Have you eaten? - Dah makan ka?
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Is it delicious? - Nyaman sik?
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I’d like to order mee kolok - Kamek mauk pesan mee kolok
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It’s so spicy! - Pedas gilak!
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Can you make it less salty? - Boleh kurang asin sik?
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I’d like to order another one - Kamek mauk pesan agik satu
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How many fish do you want to buy? - Berapa ekok ikan mok dibeli kau tek?
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How much is this chicken? - Berapa rega manok tok?
The Relationships
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I miss you - Kamek rindok kitak
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I love you - Kamek sayang kitak
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Let’s go out on a date - Lan pergi dating
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You look nice today - Kacak na kitak aritok
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Will you be my girlfriend/boyfriend? - Kitak maok jadi girlfriend/boyfriend kamek sik?
Lalamove
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I’d like to deliver with Lalamove - Kamek mauk nganta dengan Lalamove
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How to book Lalamove? - Kedak ney mauk pesan Lalamove?
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Lalamove driver is here! - Pemandu Lalamove dah sampai!
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Lalamove is now in Kuching! - Lalamove kinek di Kuching!
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It’s so easy to deliver with Lalamove - Senang jak mauk hantar dengan Lalamove
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Lalamove is almost here! - Lalamove dah mauk sampai!
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I’m a part-time Lalamove driver - Kamek kerja driver Lalamove part-time
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I deliver flowers to my wife with Lalamove - Kamek nganta bunga kepada isteri dengan Lalamove
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Let's order Lalamove - Juh la pesan Lalamove
It’s Time To Get Local In Kuching
Whether exploring the vibrant streets of Kuching or enjoying a meal with new friends, these phrases will help you navigate your way and make your experience even more memorable.
And while you're here, remember that Lalamove is now at your service in Kuching! Apply coupon code [LAKUCHING] to save 20% on deliveries.
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