How Much Do You Know About Malaysia's Language, Bahasa Malaysia?
How much do you know about Bahasa Malaysia? Come and test your knowledge and have fun!
- 1.
“Car” bermaksud kereta ; “father” bermaksud bapa. “Me” bermaksud saya dan “my father” bermaksud bapa saya.Bagaimana anda hendak mengatakan “My father’s car” dalam bahasa Melayu”.
- A.
Kereta bapa saya
- B.
Bapa kereta saya
- C.
Saya bapa kereta
- D.
Saya kereta bapa
Correct Answer
A. Kereta bapa sayaExplanation
The correct answer is "Kereta bapa saya" because it translates to "My father's car" in English. It follows the structure of possessive noun (bapa saya) followed by the noun (kereta) indicating ownership.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Apakah maksud “water” dalam bahasa melayu?
- A.
Kopi
- B.
Jus
- C.
Susu
- D.
Air
Correct Answer
D. AirExplanation
The correct answer is "Air" because "water" translates to "air" in Bahasa Melayu.Rate this question:
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- 3.
“Negaraku” adalah lagu rasmi Negara Malaysia. Apakah maksudnya
- A.
My land
- B.
My place
- C.
My home
- D.
My country
Correct Answer
D. My countryExplanation
The correct answer is "My country". The word "Negaraku" in Malay translates to "My country" in English. This suggests that the song "Negaraku" is the official national anthem of Malaysia, representing a sense of pride and ownership towards one's own country.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Antara yang berikut, manakah bukan bahasa rojak (mixed language)?
- A.
Let’s go, kita sudah lambat. (Let’s go, we are already late.)
- B.
Lu punya anak banyak cantik oh. (Your daughter is very pretty.)
- C.
Tonight we go yam cha, want or not? (Do you want to go have a drink tonight?)
- D.
Saya mempunyai dua orang anak. (I have two sons.)
Correct Answer
D. Saya mempunyai dua orang anak. (I have two sons.)Explanation
The correct answer is "Saya mempunyai dua orang anak. (I have two sons.)". This sentence is in standard Malay and does not contain any loanwords or code-switching, which are characteristics of a mixed language. The other sentences contain loanwords from English and Chinese, indicating a mixing of languages.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Apakah maksud “Love” dalam bahasa Melayu?
- A.
Cinta
- B.
Benci
- C.
Suka
- D.
Memahami
Correct Answer
A. CintaExplanation
The correct answer is "Cinta." In Bahasa Melayu, "Love" is translated as "Cinta."Rate this question:
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- 6.
“How are you?”, dalam bahsa Melayu bermaksud...
- A.
Apa khabar?
- B.
Adakah anda sesat?
- C.
Sekarang pukul berapa?
- D.
Awak mahu sedikit?
Correct Answer
A. Apa khabar?Explanation
The correct answer is "Apa khabar?" because it directly translates to "How are you?" in English. This phrase is commonly used as a greeting in Malay language to ask about someone's well-being or to inquire about their current state.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Apabila seseorang berkata, “I do not understand English”, apakah yang cuba dia katakan?
- A.
Saya tidak faham bahasa Inggeris
- B.
Saya tidak suka bahasa Inggeris
- C.
Saya suka makanan barat
- D.
Saya tidak pernah pergi ke London
Correct Answer
A. Saya tidak faham bahasa InggerisExplanation
The correct answer is "Saya tidak faham bahasa Inggeris." This means "I do not understand English" in English. The person is trying to communicate that they do not have a comprehension of the English language.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Warga Malaysia sangat suka makan! Apabila seseorang kata “Saya belum makan lagi”, apakah maksud perkataan tersebut?
- A.
I have not eaten yet
- B.
I am not sure what I would like to eat
- C.
I just had my supper
- D.
I haven't eaten in days
Correct Answer
A. I have not eaten yetExplanation
The phrase "Saya belum makan lagi" translates to "I have not eaten yet" in English. This indicates that the person has not had a meal and is still hungry. It does not imply any uncertainty about what they would like to eat or indicate that they have recently eaten. Additionally, it does not suggest that they have not eaten for an extended period of time.Rate this question:
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- 9.
“Pada waktu senja” berpandukan pada waktu apa dalam bahasa Inggeris?
- A.
At sunset
- B.
At daybreak
- C.
Before dawn
- D.
In the afternoon
Correct Answer
A. At sunsetExplanation
The phrase "Pada waktu senja" is in Indonesian and translates to "At sunset" in English. This phrase specifically refers to the time of day when the sun is setting and the sky is becoming darker. It is commonly used to indicate the late afternoon or early evening hours.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Apakah yang dimaksudkan dengan “I know”?
- A.
Saya tahu
- B.
Saya suka tofu
- C.
Ya, kami
- D.
Memang pun
Correct Answer
A. Saya tahuExplanation
The correct answer is "Saya tahu". This answer is the correct translation of the phrase "I know" in Indonesian.Rate this question:
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- 11.
“We are unwell” adalah sesuatu perkataan yang sering didengari. Tetapi, apabila kamu berada dalam situasi tersebut, kamu akan mengatakannya. Apakah maksud frasa tersebut?
- A.
Dia sudah mati
- B.
Dia tidak muncul
- C.
Kami tidak sihat
- D.
Kami sudah makan
Correct Answer
C. Kami tidak sihatExplanation
The phrase "We are unwell" translates to "Kami tidak sihat" in Indonesian. This phrase is often heard when someone is not feeling well or is sick. Therefore, the correct answer is "Kami tidak sihat."Rate this question:
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- 12.
Apakah maksud “Yesterday I was at the Mosque” dalam bahasa Melayu?
- A.
Esok ialah hari baru
- B.
Sekarang merupakan masa yang sesuai untuk makan
- C.
Semalam saya pergi ke masjid
- D.
Saya akan pergi memancing pada minggu hadapan
Correct Answer
C. Semalam saya pergi ke masjidExplanation
The correct answer "Semalam saya pergi ke masjid" translates to "Yesterday I went to the mosque" in English.Rate this question:
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- 13.
“Don't be that way!” dalam bahasa Melayu ialah...
- A.
Jangan cakap begitu!
- B.
Jangan berfikiran begitu!
- C.
Semua ini
- D.
Jangan bersikap begitu!
Correct Answer
D. Jangan bersikap begitu!Explanation
The correct answer, "Jangan bersikap begitu!" translates to "Don't behave like that!" in English. This phrase is commonly used to advise someone not to act or behave in a certain way that is deemed inappropriate or undesirable. It implies a request for the person to change their behavior or attitude.Rate this question:
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