Who is steering?— Siapa pegang kamudi?
If one is going down-stream paddles are used; for going up-stream poles are required— Kalau kilir pakei pengayu kalau mudik mahu-lah ber-galah.
What kind of wood is the best for boat-building?— Kayu mana yang ter-lebeh baik handak mem-buat prahu?
The Chinese sampan is called sampan kotak in Singapore— Sampan China itu kata orang di Singgapura “Sampan kotak.”
Of what wood is this dug-out canoe made?— Prahu sagor ini di-buat dengan kayu apa?
Steer straight for that point— Tuju betul ka tanjong itu.
I shall go on shore at the landing-place— Sahaya handak naik di darat di pengkalan.
Give me the line and let us fish a little— Bahagi-lah tali kail biar kita mengail sakejap.
Have you got any bait?— Umpan ada-kah?
If we have any luck we may catch some big fish— Kalau ada untong kita barang-kali dapat juga ikan besar-besar.