Shopping and Money in Malay: Ringgit, Sen and Bargaining
Malay words for shopping, prices and payment, and phrases for asking, comparing and gently bargaining.
Shopping is a good place to practise Malay. Prices are stated in ringgit, and bargaining is common in some markets.
Money words
| Malay | Meaning |
|---|---|
| wang | money |
| ringgit | Malaysian ringgit |
| sen | cent |
| harga | price |
| murah | cheap |
| mahal | expensive |
| diskaun | discount |
| resit | receipt |
| baki | change |
| tunai | cash |
| kad | card |
Shops
| Malay | Meaning |
|---|---|
| kedai | shop |
| pasar | market |
| pasar raya | supermarket |
| pusat membeli-belah | shopping centre |
| farmasi | pharmacy |
| kedai buku | bookshop |
Asking prices
- Berapa harganya? — How much is it?
- Berapa satu? — How much for one?
- Berapa semua? — How much altogether?
Bargaining
- Mahal sangat! — Too expensive!
- Boleh kurang sikit? — Can you reduce it a little?
- Harga akhir berapa? — What's the final price?
- Kalau beli dua, berapa? — If I buy two, how much?
- Okey, saya ambil. — Okay, I'll take it.
Bargaining is normal at markets and small stalls, but not at fixed-price shops or supermarkets.
Paying
- Boleh bayar dengan kad? — Can I pay by card?
- Ada baki? — Do you have change?
- Tolong beri resit. — Please give me a receipt.
- Ini wangnya. — Here is the money.
Shopping phrases
- Saya nak beli ini. — I want to buy this.
- Ada saiz lain? — Do you have another size?
- Boleh saya cuba? — May I try it on?
- Saya hanya tengok-tengok. — I'm just looking.
Polite manner
Smile, greet the seller with selamat pagi or hai, and stay friendly while bargaining.
Tips
- Learn "berapa harganya".
- Bargain kindly at markets.
- Use the dictionary to check shopping words.
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