Malay vocabulary: computers and the internet
Computer, phone, internet, messages, social media: technology and computer vocabulary in Malay.
Here are 100 Malay words on “Digital and communication”, translated into English and sorted from easiest to hardest.
Level 1: easy 40 words
| Malay | English |
|---|---|
| akaun | account |
| aplikasi | app |
| komen | comment |
| kandungan | content |
| data | data |
| pangkalan data | database |
| imej latar skrin | desktop background |
| peranti | device |
| alamat e-mel | email address |
| folder | folder |
| cakera keras | hard drive |
| fon kepala | headphones |
| internet | internet |
| siaran langsung | live streaming |
| memori | memory |
| kad memori | memory card |
| telefon bimbit | mobile phone |
| tetikus | mouse |
| rangkaian | network |
| suapan berita | news feed |
| nombor | number |
| sistem pengendalian | operating system |
| halaman | page |
| foto | photo |
| profil | profile |
| skrin | screen |
| masa skrin | screen time |
| enjin carian | search engine |
| perkongsian | sharing |
| mod tidur | sleep mode |
| perisian | software |
| memasang | to install |
| menerima | to receive |
| menghantar | to send |
| menaip | to type |
| kemas kini | update |
| versi | version |
| video | video |
| panggilan video | video call |
| laman web | website |
Level 2: medium 35 words
| Malay | English |
|---|---|
| algoritma | algorithm |
| anonimiti | anonymity |
| lebar jalur | bandwidth |
| bluetooth | bluetooth |
| pepijat | bug |
| butang | button |
| pengecas | charger |
| pengkomputeran awan | cloud |
| sambungan | connection |
| kuki | cookie |
| e-mel | |
| pengikut | follower |
| penggodaman | hacking |
| ikon | icon |
| modem internet | internet box |
| menu | menu |
| pelan data | mobile plan |
| moderasi | moderation |
| gangguan rangkaian | network outage |
| buli siber | online harassment |
| pemproses | processor |
| penipuan | scam |
| pengimbas | scanner |
| pelayan | server |
| kad SIM | SIM card |
| tablet | tablet |
| membuat sandaran | to back up |
| melayari | to browse |
| mengklik | to click |
| mengklik dua kali | to double click |
| memuat turun | to download |
| menyimpan | to save |
| menatal | to scroll |
| mencari | to search |
| pemacu kilat USB | USB stick |
Level 3: hard 25 words
| Malay | English |
|---|---|
| antivirus | antivirus |
| lampiran | attachment |
| sistem terhenti | crash |
| kursor | cursor |
| fon telinga | earphones |
| emoji | emoji |
| pempengaruh | influencer |
| perisian hasad | malware |
| pancingan data | phishing |
| pencetak | printer |
| penerima | recipient |
| pelaporan | reporting |
| nada dering | ringtone |
| penghala | router |
| tetapan | setting |
| pintasan | shortcut |
| tab pelayar | tab |
| mengesahkan identiti | to authenticate |
| memformat | to format |
| log keluar | to log out |
| memulakan semula | to restart |
| menyegerakkan | to synchronise |
| penjejakan | tracking |
| persidangan video | video conference |
| kamera web | webcam |
Mini quiz
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Frequently asked questions
- How many words are in this list?
- This page gives 100 Malay words on “Digital and communication”. The full topic holds 160 in the KoKo app: 64 at the easy level, 56 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.
These lists come from KoKo, the app to learn Malay vocabulary on iPhone.
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