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How to Say "How old are you?" in Malay

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Berapa umur anda?
"How old are you?" in Malay 路 say it like buh-rah-bah oom-oor ahn-dah

The most natural way to say "How old are you?" in Malay is Berapa umur anda?. 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

Berapa umur kamu?
More casual, often used among friends.
Anda berapa tahun?
A slightly different structure, still polite.

When to use it

Use this phrase when you want to ask someone about their age. It is polite and appropriate in most situations. You can use it in both formal and informal contexts, depending on your relationship with the person.

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Examples in Malay

MalayEnglish
Berapa umur anda sekarang?How old are you now?
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 'umur' with 'tahun', but 'umur' is the correct term for age.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

Is it rude to ask someone's age?

It can be considered personal, so use it with people you know well.

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