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How to Say "House" in Malay

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
rumah
"House" in Malay 路 say it like roo-mah

The most natural way to say "House" in Malay is rumah. 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

kediaman
more formal term, often used in legal contexts
huni
less common, used in specific contexts like 'tempat tinggal'

When to use it

You can use 'rumah' in everyday conversation when talking about your home or someone else's. It is suitable for both formal and informal contexts. For example, you might say 'Saya tinggal di rumah' to indicate where you live.

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Examples in Malay

MalayEnglish
Rumah saya besar dan selesa.My house is big and comfortable.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 'rumah' with 'bangunan', which means 'building' but is not specific to homes.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear rumah, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Malay with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between 'rumah' and 'kediaman'?

'Rumah' is more commonly used in everyday language, while 'kediaman' is more formal and used in official contexts.

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