Language/Malay-individual-language/Vocabulary/Business-and-Finance
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As a Malay language teacher, I am excited to present this advanced lesson on business and finance vocabulary. Learning the language's specific terms for businesses and financial institutions will prove useful for individuals looking to work or invest in Malay-speaking countries. Here, we will go over different types of businesses, financial institutions, and popular terminologies that will help expand your knowledge of the language.
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Business Types
Malaysia is home to a diverse range of businesses from large corporations to small mom-and-pop shops. Knowing the Malay language names for these businesses will allow you to communicate effectively and navigate through the local markets. Below are the most common business types in Malay, along with their pronunciations and English translations:
| Malay (individual language) | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| syarikat | see-rah-yee-kat | company |
| perniagaan | purn-yaa-gun | business |
| peniaga | purn-yaa-gaa | trader |
| perkapalan | purn-kah-pahl-un | shipping |
- Some examples of companies in Malaysia are Petronas (oil and gas) and Maybank (banking).
Financial Institutions
Malaysia is a country with a strong financial sector. Learning the Malay terms for these institutions will be paramount if one wishes to do business in or visit Malaysia. Below are some common financial institutions with their respective Malay terms, pronunciation, and English translation:
| Malay (individual language) | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| bank | bank | bank |
| koperasi | koe-purr-rah-see | cooperative |
| peminjaman | puh-meen-juh-mahn | borrowing |
| insurans | in-shoo-ruhns | insurance |
- Some examples of banks in Malaysia are CIMB (Commerce International Merchant Bankers) and Public Bank.
Vocabulary
Here, we will introduce some business and finance terminologies one may come across when conducting business in Malaysia:
- Pasaran saham - Stock market
- Hutang - Debt
- Dividen - Dividend
- Gaji - Salary
- Modal - Capital
- Keuntungan - Profit
- Kadar faedah - Interest rate
Conclusion
Congratulations on completing this Advanced Malay vocabulary lesson on Business and Finance! We hope that it has been informative and useful to your language journey. Understanding these essential terms and their proper usage will allow one to conduct business-related activities confidently in Malay-speaking countries. Keep up the hard work in your language studies, and soon, you'll reach fluency.
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