There is plenty of ice— Ayer băku[18] ada baniak.

What is the price of Bengal potatoes by the catty?— Ubi Benggala bĕrapa harga sa-kati?

Wipe the spoons and forks with a cloth— Senduk garfu sumua-nia sapu-lah sama kain.

There is a hole in this tablecloth— Kain meja ini ber-lobang.

It caught on a nail and was torn— Sudah ter-sangkut di-hujong paku langsong koyah-lah.

Some gravy was spilt on it— Kuah di-tumpah di-atas-nia.

Let the vegetables be perfectly hot— Sayur-sayur biar hangat sakali.

It is difficult to get fish at this hour— Ikan payah di-chahari bagini hari.

The pomfret is better than the sole— Baik ikan bawal deri-pada ikan lidah.

He is washing the plates— Dia mem-basoh piring.