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

by Sir William Edward Maxwell

I was only in play— Sahaya lawak-lawak sahaja.

I was very sorry that I could not accompany you— Ter-buku hati sahaya sangat ta‘buleh ber-sama-sama.

What are the contents of that letter?— Apa bunyi-nia surat itu?

Do you understand the pith of it?— Tuan dapat-kah buku-nia?

Has any one been here to look for me?— Ada-kah siapa-siapa datang men-chahari sahaya?

Ask that woman where the well is— Choba tanya pada perampuan itu di-mana-kah talaga.

Is this good water?— Baik-kah ayer ini?

It is excellent water, both clear and cool— Elok sakali ayer ini, jerneh lagi sejuk.

Can we get a green cocoanut here?— Nior muda dapat-kah di-sini?

There is no one who can climb (the tree)— T’ada orang yang tahu panjat.