Brunei Language

Brunei people

About Brunei Darussalam language, Bahasa Melayu (Malay) is the Brunei Darussalam official language, but English is widely spoken. Mandarin, Chinese dialects and native languages of Borneo are also spoken by segments of the population.

Any small effort to demonstrate your enthusiasm for learning Brunei’s culture will be most appreciated by the Bruneians, who have a deep respect for their centuries-rich Malay culture.

While no Bruneian expects a visitor to have mastered the Malay language and most speak at least conversational English, a few useful words and phrases will help make your stay even more enjoyable.

ENGLISH	MALAY
Good morning	Selamat Pagi
Good afternoon	Selamat Petang
Good night	Selamat Malam
Thank you	Terimah Kasih
You’re welcome	Sama-sama
What is your name?	Siapa Nama Awda?
My name is …	Nama saya …
Excuse me	Maafkan saya
Yes	Ya
No	Tidak
How much?	Berapa?
Where is the toilet?	Di mana tandas?
I want to go …	Saya mahu pergi ke …
Turn right	Belok ke kanan
Turn left	Belok ke kiri
Go straight	Jalan terus