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Malaysian English Words

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Instructions: Explore Manglish - the unique blend of English spoken in Malaysia!

  1. 1.

    In Malaysian English, what does 'tapau' (or 'ta pau') mean?

    A
    To take away or pack food for takeout
    B
    To pay
    C
    To pause
    D
    To tap
  2. 2.

    What does the particle 'lah' do in Malaysian English?

    A
    Makes a question
    B
    Negates a statement
    C
    Adds emphasis, softens tone, or shows friendliness
    D
    Indicates past tense
  3. 3.

    In Malaysia, what does 'mamak' refer to?

    A
    A monkey
    B
    A type of fruit
    C
    An Indian-Muslim restaurant or food stall
    D
    A mother
  4. 4.

    What does 'potong stim' mean in Malaysian English?

    A
    Steam cleaning
    B
    Cut the steam
    C
    To kill the mood or be a buzzkill
    D
    Haircut
  5. 5.

    In Malaysian English, what does 'gostan' mean?

    A
    To gossip
    B
    To reverse or go backwards (from 'go astern')
    C
    A ghost story
    D
    A guest
  6. 6.

    What does 'kacau' mean in Malaysian English?

    A
    To disturb, mix, or bother
    B
    Cashew nut
    C
    To catch
    D
    A type of curry
  7. 7.

    In Malaysia, what is 'teh tarik'?

    A
    Pulled tea (a frothy milk tea)
    B
    A stretched exercise
    C
    A traffic jam
    D
    A type of fabric
  8. 8.

    What does 'cincai' mean in Malaysian English?

    A
    Exactly right
    B
    Expensive
    C
    Beautiful
    D
    Whatever, anything goes, or careless
  9. 9.

    In Malaysian English, what does 'bo jio' mean?

    A
    Let's go
    B
    No problem
    C
    Good job
    D
    You didn't invite me!
  10. 10.

    What is a 'kopitiam' in Malaysian English?

    A
    A type of hat
    B
    A library
    C
    A traditional coffee shop
    D
    A gym
  11. 11.

    In Malaysian English, what does 'jalan-jalan' mean?

    A
    To stroll, go for a walk, or go on an outing
    B
    A street market
    C
    A traffic jam
    D
    Run fast
  12. 12.

    What does 'teruk' mean in Malaysian English?

    A
    Terrific
    B
    A territory
    C
    Terrible or severe
    D
    A turkey
  13. 13.

    In Malaysia, what does 'so how?' mean at the end of a discussion?

    A
    So what's the decision? / What shall we do?
    B
    How is it done?
    C
    Is that so?
    D
    How are you?
  14. 14.

    What does 'syok' (or 'shiok') mean in Malaysian English?

    A
    Sick
    B
    Shocked
    C
    Extremely enjoyable or satisfying
    D
    Shy
  15. 15.

    In Malaysian English, what does 'can or not?' mean?

    A
    A recycling question
    B
    A tin container question
    C
    Is it possible? / Can you do it?
    D
    Is it allowed?

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