What I want are shoes that lace up— Yang sahaya handak itu, kasut yang ber-tali.
Where does the goldsmith live?— Di-mana tinggal tukang-mas?
Look out for some good carpenter— Chăhari-lah tukang-kayu mana-mana satu yang pandei sadikit.
How much must I pay the blacksmith?— Bĕrapa handak baiar kapada tukang bĕsi?
The painter says it will be finished in two days— Kata tukang-chat lagi dua hari habis-lah.
It must be here at two o’clock without fail— Mahu ada di-sini jam pukul dua, ta’ bulih tidak.
I am sorry that so-and-so has not come— Sayang-lah si-anu ta’ datang.
What a pity!— Kasih-an!
Poor old man!— Kasihan-lah orang tuah!
On what day will the washerman come?— Hari mana dobi[12] handak datang?