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

by Sir William Edward Maxwell

[7.] Sa’is (Hindustani, derived from Arabic), groom, horsekeeper.

[8.] Kasut is the native word, but sapatu (Portuguese sapato) is also extensively used to signify boots and shoes of European pattern.

[9.] Kreta, Portuguese carreta.

[10.] Zin, Hindustani and Persian. Palana (Hindustani and Persian patan, a pack-saddle) and sela (Portuguese sella) are also used.

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[LESSON XV.]

Is the cook there?— Tukang[11] masak ada-kah?

I keep one grass-cutter for every two horses— Pada dua-dua ekor kuda sahaya upah tukang-rumput sa’orang.

The gardener does not work on Friday— Hari juma‘at tukang-kabun tiada kerja.

Be good enough to order two pairs of shoes at the shoemaker’s— Tulong-lah păsan pada tukang-kasut dua pasang kasut.