How many words are in this list?

This page gives 100 Malay words on “Clothing and appearance”. The full topic holds 157 in the KoKo app: 62 at the easy level, 55 at the medium level and 40 at the hard level.

Which words should I start with?

With level 1: these are the easiest words of the topic. Move on to level 2 once they come to you without thinking, then to level 3.

How can I remember this Malay vocabulary?

By seeing each word again at longer and longer intervals, just before you forget it: that is spaced repetition. The KoKo app does it for you and tells you each day which words to review.

Can I print this list or save it as a PDF?

Yes. The “Print the list” button at the top of the page opens your device’s print dialog: choose to save as PDF to keep the 100 words and their translation, with nothing else around them.

Malay vocabulary: clothes

Clothes, shoes and accessories in Malay, and what you need to describe an outfit or the way someone looks.

Here are 100 Malay words on “Clothing and appearance”, translated into English and sorted from easiest to hardest.

Level 1: easy 40 words

Malay	English
topi sejuk	beanie
janggut	beard
bra	bra
gelang	bracelet
jenama	brand
butang	button
pakaian	clothing
katun	cotton
gaun	dress
kain	fabric
cermin mata	glasses
gaya rambut	hairstyle
topi	hat
seluar jean	jeans
baju sejuk	jumper
kulit	leather
gincu	lipstick
dibuat mengikut ukuran	made to measure
solekan	makeup
rantai leher	necklace
corak	pattern
minyak wangi	perfume
poket	pocket
motif cetak	print
cincin	ring
kasut	shoe
seluar pendek	shorts
saiz	size
lengan baju	sleeve
bergaya	smart
sut lengkap	suit
bertukar pakaian	to get changed
mencuba pakaian	to try on
memakai	to wear
kasut sukan	trainer
pakaian dalam	underwear
uniform	uniform
jam tangan	watch
gaun pengantin	wedding dress
wol	wool

Level 2: medium 35 words

Malay	English
aksesori	accessory
but	boot
tali leher kupu-kupu	bow tie
seluar dalam lelaki	briefsMen’s underwear
kardigan	cardigan
putik kapas	cotton bud
alas solek	foundation
poni	fringe
bulu binatang	fur
pewarna rambut	hair dye
bando	headband
tumit kasut	heel
barang kemas	jewel
seluar dalam perempuan	knickersWomen’s underwear
renda	lace
linen	linen
lapisan dalam	lining
misai	moustache
baju kerja	overall
lipatan	pleat
baju tidur	pyjamas
baju hujan	raincoat
pencukur	razor
syal	scarf
jahitan	seam
sabun mandi cair	shower gel
sarung kaki	sock
tumit tinggi runcing	stiletto heel
bercukur	to shave
mengenakan	to slip on
berus gigi	toothbrush
tuala	towel
payung	umbrella
baldu	velvet
rambut palsu	wig

Level 3: hard 25 words

Malay	English
ubah suai pakaian	alteration
but pendek	ankle boot
jaket anorak	anorak
jubah mandi	bathrobe
seluar bermuda	bermuda shorts
blus	blouse
perapi rambut	conditioner
kasut tumit wanita	court shoe
bilik mencuba	fitting room
jaket bertudung	hoodie
legging	leggings
kasut mokasin	loafer
ketinggalan fesyen	old fashioned
poliester	polyester
jaket bulu angsa	puffer jacket
sandal	sandal
kedai pakaian terpakai	second hand shop
syampu	shampoo
selipar	slipper
tali bahu	strap
bersolek	to put on makeup
baju sukan	tracksuit
kot panjang	trench coat
penyepit bulu	tweezers
baju tanpa lengan	vest top

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Frequently asked questions

How many words are in this list?: This page gives 100 Malay words on “Clothing and appearance”. The full topic holds 157 in the KoKo app: 62 at the easy level, 55 at the medium level and 40 at the hard level.
Which words should I start with?: With level 1: these are the easiest words of the topic. Move on to level 2 once they come to you without thinking, then to level 3.
How can I remember this Malay vocabulary?: By seeing each word again at longer and longer intervals, just before you forget it: that is spaced repetition. The KoKo app does it for you and tells you each day which words to review.
Can I print this list or save it as a PDF?: Yes. The “Print the list” button at the top of the page opens your device’s print dialog: choose to save as PDF to keep the 100 words and their translation, with nothing else around them.