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Malay (individual language) Vocabulary → Basic Vocabulary → Colors and Shapes

Colors and shapes are important parts of our daily lives. In this lesson, we will learn the names of colors and shapes in Malay, including basic descriptions and usage.

Colors

Malaysia is known for its vibrant colors, from the bright blue skies to the warm orange sunsets. Here are some of the most commonly used colors in Malay:

Malay (individual language)	Pronunciation	English Translation
Hitam	hee-tum	Black
Putih	poo-tih	White
Merah	meh-rah	Red
Biru	bee-roo	Blue
Hijau	hee-jow	Green
Kuning	koo-ning	Yellow
Oren	oh-ren	Orange
Ungu	oon-goo	Purple
Kelabu	kuh-luh-boo	Grey
Coklat	chok-lat	Brown

Here are some example sentences using these colors:

• Saya suka baju putih. (I like the white shirt.)
• Langit biru sangat cantik. (The blue sky is very beautiful.)
• Buah oren sedap untuk dimakan. (The orange fruit is delicious to eat.)

Shapes

Shapes are important in describing objects and in architecture. Here are some of the most commonly used shapes in Malay:

• Bulat - Round
• Segi tiga - Triangle
• Empat segi - Square
• Persegi panjang - Rectangle
• Lingkaran - Circle

Here are some example sentences using these shapes:

• Mangga ini bentuknya bulat. (This mango is round in shape.)
• Meja di rumah saya berbentuk persegi panjang. (The table in my house is rectangular in shape.)

Now that you know some basic colors and shapes, try using them to describe objects around you. The more you practice, the better you will become!

Table of Contents - Malay (individual language) Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Introduction

• Alphabet and Pronunciation
• Nouns and Pronouns
• Verbs and Tenses
• Adjectives and Adverbs
• Prepositions and Conjunctions
• Questions and Interrogatives

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Basic Vocabulary

• Food and Drinks
• Numbers and Counting
• Colors and Shapes
• Everyday Objects
• Family and Relationships
• Travel and Transportation
• Jobs and Professions

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Malay Culture and Tradition

• Religion and Festivals
• Malay Customs and Traditions
• Art and Music
• Malay Cuisine

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Intermediate Structures

• Relative Clauses
• Passive Voice
• Conditional Sentences
• Causative Verbs

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Advanced Vocabulary

• Politics and Government
• Science and Technology
• Literature and Poetry
• Business and Finance

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Modern Malaysia

• Malay Society Today
• Pop Culture and Entertainment

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A1 Exam Preparation

• A1 Exam Overview
• Exam Strategies
• Practice Exams

Related Lessons

• Countries
• How to say Good Bye?
• Location
• Fruits
• Clothes
• Medicine
• Travel and Transportation
• Geography
• Months of the Year
• Jobs and Professions