A Manual of the Malay language / With an Introductory Sketch of the Sanskrit Element in Malay

by Sir William Edward Maxwell

[5.] Dian is the better word. Lilin is literally wax.

[6.] Palita, in Hindustani (corrupted from the Persian patilah), signifies the match of a gun, a candle, a wick used in sorcery.

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[LESSON XIV.]

I want a servant (lit. a hired man)— Sahaya handak chahari orang gaji sa’orang.

Where did you work before?— Di-mana kerja dahulu?

What wages do you want per month?— Bĕr-apa mahu gaji pada sa-bulan?

I will give seven dollars a month— Sahaya handak kasih tujoh ringgit sa-bulan.

Take care— Jaga baik-baik.

Hold it quite straight— Pegang-lah betul-betul.