Weather and Seasons in Malay
Malay weather vocabulary, the monsoon seasons of Malaysia, and phrases for everyday small talk about heat and rain.
Malaysia has a warm, humid climate all year, so weather talk is mostly about heat and rain.
Weather words
| Malay | Meaning |
|---|---|
| cuaca | weather |
| hujan | rain |
| panas | hot |
| sejuk | cold, cool |
| lembap | humid |
| mendung | cloudy, overcast |
| cerah | bright, clear |
| angin | wind |
| ribut | storm |
| guruh | thunder |
| kilat | lightning |
| banjir | flood |
| kabus | fog, haze |
| matahari | sun |
| awan | cloud |
Seasons
Malaysia does not have four seasons. It has a warm climate with two monsoon periods:
| Malay | Meaning |
|---|---|
| musim tengkujuh | the rainy monsoon season, especially on the east coast |
| musim panas | hot season |
| musim hujan | rainy season |
| monsun | monsoon |
The rainy season brings heavy rain, especially to the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia, at the end of the year.
Talking about weather
- Hari ini panas. — It's hot today.
- Hari ini hujan. — It's raining today.
- Cuaca hari ini cerah. — The weather is clear today.
- Panas terik. — Scorching hot.
- Hujan lebat. — Heavy rain.
- Langit mendung. — The sky is cloudy.
Asking
- Bagaimana cuaca hari ini? — How's the weather today?
- Akan hujan ke esok? — Will it rain tomorrow?
Practical phrases
- Bawa payung. — Bring an umbrella.
- Jangan lupa topi. — Don't forget your hat.
- Minum air banyak-banyak. — Drink lots of water.
Tips
- Learn panas, hujan and cuaca.
- Use "hari ini" for today's weather.
- Use the dictionary to check words.
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