Bahasa Malaysia
- noun
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bahasa malasia
- Their native language is Bahasa Malaysia; they are 18 years of age when they enter the program; they are bumiputra; and they are from similar educational backgrounds.
- Bahasa Malaysia, the national language
Examples
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The translation and back translation were carried out by a psychologist and a linguist, both fluent in English and Bahasa Malaysia.
Academic text (2002) -
Despite the recent emphasis on Bahasa Malaysia, the national language, and its introduction as the medium of instruction in schools, English is widely spoken, especially in mixed racial settings.
Academic text (1990) -
Participants could answer the questionnaire either in English or in Bahasa Malaysia (Malay language).
Academic text (2002) -
After the original measures were translated into Bahasa Malaysia, I administered them to a group of 15 employed women to check for clarity, understanding, and suitability of the items within the Malaysian context.
Academic text (2002) -
When Malaysia's Ministry of Education launched its preliminary Education Blueprint, proposals were made to improve the quality of teacher training and ensure student proficiency in Bahasa Malaysia and English by 2025.
Blog text (3) -
Bahasa Malaysia is the official language used in government and education in Bahasa Malaysia.
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Children in Bahasa Malaysia learn to read and write in Bahasa Malaysia during their early schooling.
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Many resources, including books and online courses, are available for learning Bahasa Malaysia.
Synonyms
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The standard Malay language used in Malaysia
The Malay language used as the national language of Malaysia and nearby countries
The Malay language people speak in Malaysia and nearby countries
The Malay language spoken in Malaysia and nearby countries
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase is directly compositional: 'Bahasa' denotes 'language' (in Malay/Indonesian) and 'Malaysia' names the country, so 'Bahasa Malaysia' straightforwardly means the Malaysian language. This country+language naming pattern is cross-linguistically common, making the meaning predictable for a learner who knows both constituents.
Etymology
Bahasa Malaysia comes from two Malay words: bahasa meaning 'language' and Malaysia meaning the country. So, Bahasa Malaysia means 'the language of Malaysia' and is the standard, official Malay used in that country.