Description
About the book. The Malay Phrasebook & Dictionary brings together Malay words and expressions for travellers using English as a support language. Lonely Planet emphasizes phrases useful in everyday encounters, from food stalls and markets to transport and accommodation. This is the fifth edition from 2020, with 304 pages.
Content. The book is organized by travel situations and has separate sections on basic language rules, practical tasks, social contact, food, and asking for help. The pronunciation guide supports attempts at saying the words, and menu explanations make it easier to look up food words and ingredients. A two-way dictionary with around 3,500 words supplements the phrases. The cover also confirms a pull-out card with quick phrases.
Who is this book suitable for? For travellers in Malaysia who want to try some Malay expressions and get more out of simple conversations. Choose words you think you will use often, and find the relevant situation in the book when you need more. Explanations and keywords are in English. The phrasebook can be used both for practice before the trip and as a reference tool at a table, counter, or market.
From inspiration to your own plan. Use the guide before departure to select experiences you truly desire and see them in the context of the rest of your trip. A plan with fewer stops can allow more time to become acquainted with each location. Browse with your travel companions, compare ideas, and find a balance between what you wish to achieve and what you want time to experience. Allow space for breaks and detours. A physical book is excellent to return to when discussing the next leg of the journey. Revisit an idea you have noted and let the plan evolve as you become familiar with the destination.
About the edition. English book, published 2020. 304 pages. 5th edition. ISBN 9781786575883.
