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How to Say "Do you speak English?" in Malay

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Adakah anda bercakap dalam bahasa Inggeris?
"Do you speak English?" in Malay 路 say it like ah-dah-kah ahn-dah ber-chahk dah-lahm bah-sah ing-ger-is

The most natural way to say "Do you speak English?" in Malay is Adakah anda bercakap dalam bahasa Inggeris?. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

Anda boleh bercakap dalam bahasa Inggeris?
More casual and friendly way to ask.
Boleh anda bercakap bahasa Inggeris?
Slightly more formal structure.

When to use it

Use this phrase when you want to know if someone can communicate in English. It is appropriate in both formal and informal settings. You can ask this when meeting someone new or when you are in a situation where English might be needed.

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Examples in Malay

MalayEnglish
Adakah anda bercakap dalam bahasa Inggeris?Do you speak English?
Common mistake
Learners often forget to use 'anda' which is important for politeness.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

What if the person doesn't speak English?

You can ask if they speak another language, like Malay or another common language.

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