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How to Say "I miss you" in Malay

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Saya rindu kamu
"I miss you" in Malay 路 say it like sah-yah reen-doo kah-moo

The most natural way to say "I miss you" in Malay is Saya rindu kamu. 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

Aku rindu kau
More casual and commonly used among friends.
Saya merindui anda
More formal and polite.

When to use it

You can use this phrase when you want to express that you are missing someone. It is suitable for both friends and family. Use the casual variant with close friends and the formal variant in more respectful contexts.

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Examples in Malay

MalayEnglish
Saya rindu kamu setiap hari.I miss you every day.
Aku rindu kau, bila kita boleh jumpa lagi?I miss you, when can we meet again?
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 'rindu' with 'merindui', but both are correct in different contexts.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear Saya rindu kamu, 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

Is it okay to say 'Aku rindu kau' to someone I don't know well?

It's better to use 'Saya rindu kamu' for people you don't know well, as it is more polite.

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