Languages in Labuan
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Speaking Malay in Labuan
Please notice some basic communication terms in Labuan Malay Dialect.
- Awu - Yes
- Inda - No
- Ani - This
- Atu - That
- Usin - Money
- Basar - Big
- Damit - Small
- Padas - Spicy
- Aing Hangat - Hot Water
- Aing Sajuk - Cold Water
- Aku Kan Bali Gulaian - I Would Like To Buy Vegetables
- Kan Ke Mana Kita? - Where Are You Going?
- Nyaman Jua Makanan Ani - This Food Is Quite Tasty
- Mulih Ke Hotel Tah Ku Dulu - I'd Like To Go Back To Hotel
- Bulih Kita Ngantar Kami Ke Airport?-Can You Drive Us To Airport?
- Bulih Ku Batanya?-Can I Ask You�?
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English & Malay is widely spoken. Because of Brunei Sultanate influence since centuries ago, majority of local Malay speak using Brunei-Kadayan Malay dialect that have some significant differences if compare to standard Malay. This mixture of both Brunei and Kadayan dialects sometimes been referred as Labuan Malay Dialect. However most of the population can speak standard Malay whenever necessary. Major Chinese dialects (especially Hakka) are spoken among the Chinese community.
The Most Frequently Asked Travel Questions about Labuan
