Body Parts and Health in Malay
Malay words for the body, common illnesses and clinic phrases, so you can explain how you feel.
Being able to say what is wrong is one of the most useful things you can learn.
Body parts
| Malay | Meaning |
|---|---|
| badan | body |
| kepala | head |
| mata | eye |
| telinga | ear |
| hidung | nose |
| mulut | mouth |
| gigi | tooth |
| leher | neck |
| tangan | hand, arm |
| jari | finger |
| kaki | foot, leg |
| perut | stomach |
| belakang | back |
| jantung | heart |
| rambut | hair |
Saying what hurts
Use sakit ("pain, sick") after the body part or before it:
- Kepala saya sakit. — My head hurts.
- Perut saya sakit. — My stomach hurts.
- Sakit gigi — toothache
- Sakit tekak — sore throat
- Sakit kepala — headache
Illnesses
| Malay | Meaning |
|---|---|
| demam | fever |
| batuk | cough |
| selesema | cold |
| cirit-birit | diarrhoea |
| alahan | allergy |
| luka | wound |
| letih | tired |
Clinic phrases
- Saya tidak sihat. — I am not well.
- Saya demam. — I have a fever.
- Saya perlu jumpa doktor. — I need to see a doctor.
- Di mana klinik? — Where is the clinic?
- Saya alah kepada ubat ini. — I'm allergic to this medicine.
- Berapa kali sehari? — How many times a day?
Places and people
| Malay | Meaning |
|---|---|
| doktor | doctor |
| jururawat | nurse |
| hospital | hospital |
| klinik | clinic |
| farmasi | pharmacy |
| ubat | medicine |
Wishing well
- Semoga cepat sembuh. — Get well soon.
- Jaga diri. — Take care.
Emergencies
- Tolong! — Help!
- Panggil ambulans! — Call an ambulance!
In Malaysia, dial 999 for emergencies, or 112 from a mobile phone.
Tips
- Learn "sakit" phrases.
- Learn body parts first.
- Use the dictionary to check terms.
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