Everyday Malay Words Kids Love to Say
Learning a new language starts with simple, joyful words that kids love to use every day. Malaysian Malay‘ is full of these cheerful expressions words that are easy to say, fun to repeat, and helpful in daily life.
Words That Stick
Some Malay words just sound like fun! For example:
- makan (eat)
- minum (drink)
- main (play)
- tidur (sleep)
- suka (like)These words pop up in everyday conversations and are great starting points for young learners.
From Morning to Bedtime
Kids can learn to say selamat pagi (good morning) when they wake up, tolong (please) when they need help, and selamat malam (good night) at bedtime. Adding these phrases into your child’s daily routine makes language learning feel natural.
Activities to Practice Words in Context
Daily Word Wall
Create a small board where kids can add one new Malay word each day, along with a drawing or sticker to help remember it.
Role-Play Time
Act out simple scenarios like ordering food or getting ready for school using Malay phrases. Keep it playful and light-hearted!
Dinolingo’s platform helps kids aged 2–14 discover and use everyday Malay words through animated videos, matching games, songs, and printable resources. Because it’s designed for kids, the vocabulary is perfectly age-appropriate—and the learning happens almost without them noticing.
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