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

by Sir William Edward Maxwell

[38.] Chabuk, Hindi, whip.

[39.] Pegang ras, lit. holds the reins; rassi, Hindustani, reins.

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[LESSON XXV.]

What is the price of this?— Ini bĕr-apa harga?

At first he demanded two dollars— Mula-mula dia minta dua ringgit.

I offered one dollar, but he would not accept it— Sahaya tawar sa-ringgit tiada mahu di-tărima-nia.

He said that the fixed price was two dollars— Kata-nia harga mati dua ringgit.

Give me whichever you please— Yang mana angkau suka handak bahagi, bahagi-lah.

Any one will do— Mana-mana satu pun jadi-lah.