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Oolala Malay you say. The language is actually interesting and how they were blended together with different languages like German, Dutch, British etc had me captivated. All those "selamats" got into my head. I'd love to see more of those.😍
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I wouldn't say any of them were my favorites, but I really like that they were included. It helped to make the characters more authenticate and helped to immerse me in the story.
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Terima kasih, to say thank you! It's a useful phrase in any language really. It can help open people up towards you, show that you're making effort to communicate, plus it's polite to give thanks, so it's a win-win-win situation :wink:
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I am yet to finish reading this book. However, I have been noting down the Malayan phrases down in a notebook. I can pick a favorite soon!
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I can't think of a specific phrase I like, most felt the same to me. But I like how they were included for accuracy.
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I think it is great that the author was able to incorporate some phrases from the native language into the book. I wish more authors would do that. I think it adds some authenticity to the book. I don't have a specific favorite phrase.
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Yes, there are many Malayan words and phrases throughout the book. My favourite Malayan word is Syurga, which means "Heaven." :angelic-sunshine: :angelic-green:
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Apa nama awak? That Malayan phrase translates to "What is your name?" That is a useful phrase for travellers to learn. :)
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I liked Bangun (get up!) The Bang helped me relate it to the meaning. Bang - get up!
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Selamat Petang for good afternoon. Tried this one with my wife out of the blue. You should have seen the look on her face.
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My favorite phrase would be selamat pagi which means good morning, so selamat means good , I learnt one word, It is somewhat similar to salamat word in Arabic or Urdu.
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I also think that using phrases of the native language add a layer of authenticity to the book, making it more enjoyable.
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I don't have a favorite, but I enjoyed that the author included this phrases to make the setting more realistic. Obviously, some of the people probably weren't speaking English, so it only makes sense.
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mddodgen wrote: 13 Oct 2019, 13:53 Several phrases that I found intriguing were " Pengawal" ( bodyguard ) ,"Terima Kasih" (Thank you) and
"Nama Awak" ( your name ). You are right regarding the amount of diversity the author interweaves in to the story. Mr. Kater also held my interest as he was able to incorporate the linguistics and dialects of the British, Dutch, French, Spanish,Aborigine, Australian, Japanese and Chinese cultures as well. Fascinating! :tiphat:
I liked Pengawal (bodyguard) too! The way I say it in my head sounds like such a cool word. I have no clue if I’m saying it even close to correct, but I like the sound of it!
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I like when phrases from other languages are included in books. It makes the setting seem more realistic to me. Having to google the meanings every now and then doesn't bother me at all.
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