Language/Malay-individual-language/Vocabulary/Jobs-and-Professions
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Introduction
Welcome to the Jobs and Professions lesson in the Complete 0 to A1 Malay Course. In this lesson, you will learn how to talk about different jobs and professions in Malay, including descriptions, duties, and how to use them in sentences.
As a Malay language teacher, I have seen many students struggle with vocabulary related to jobs and professions. However, once you master these words, you will be able to communicate about job-related topics with ease.
Malay Alphabet and Pronunciation Recap
Before we dive into the lesson, let's do a quick review of the Malay alphabet and pronunciation. Malay language uses the Latin alphabet and has 26 letters, including five vowels and 21 consonants. Here is a brief list of the vowels and consonants in Malay:
Vowels:
- Aa /a/ (as in 'father')
- Ee /e/ (as in 'bet')
- Ii /i/ (as in 'bit')
- Oo /o/ (as in 'vote')
- Uu /u/ (as in 'took')
Consonants:
- Bb (same as in English)
- Cc /tʃ/ (as in 'chop')
- Dd (same as in English)
- Ff /f/ (as in 'feet')
- Gg (same as in English)
- Hh (same as in English)
- Jj /dʒ/ (as in 'job')
- Kk (same as in English)
- Ll (same as in English)
- Mm (same as in English)
- Nn (same as in English)
- Ññ /ɲ/ (as in 'canyon')
- Pp (same as in English)
- Qq (same as in English)
- Rr /r/ (trilled 'r' sound as in Spanish)
- Ss (same as in English)
- Tt (same as in English)
- Vv /v/ (as in 'vest')
- Ww /w/ (as in 'wet')
- Xx /ks/ (as in 'text')
- Yy /j/ (as in 'yard')
- Zz /z/ (as in 'zoo')
Malay Vocabulary for Jobs and Professions
Here are some common jobs and professions in Malay language:
| Malay (individual language) | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Doktor | /doktɔr/ | Doctor |
| Guru | /ɡuru/ | Teacher |
| Polis | /polis/ | Police Officer |
| Bomba | /bomba/ | Firefighter |
| Peguam | /pəɡuam/ | Lawyer |
| Juru Masak | /turuməsɑk/ | Cook |
| Juru Gambar | /turugambar/ | Photographer |
| Pilot | /pilot/ | Pilot |
| Juruwang | /turuaŋ/ | Cashier |
| Pereka Fesyen | /pərəka, fəsjən/ | Fashion Designer |
| Pengacara | /pəŋatʃara/ | Host/Presenter |
Using Jobs and Professions Vocabulary in Context
Now that you know some essential Malay jobs and professions vocabulary, let's explore how you can use it in context. Here are some examples of sentences that use jobs and professions vocabulary:
- Dia seorang doktor.
Translation: He/She is a doctor. - Guru saya selalu memberikan tugasan yang berfaedah.
Translation: My teacher always gives useful assignments. - Polis itu bertugas menjaga keselamatan masyarakat.
Translation: The police officer is tasked with ensuring public safety. - Bomba membersihkan tempat kejadian sejurus selepas berlaku kebakaran.
Translation: Firefighters clean up the scene shortly after a fire occurs. - Peguam itu sangat berbakat dan sudah memenangi banyak kes.
Translation: The lawyer is very talented and has won many cases. - Terima kasih kepada juru masak hari ini, masakan awak sangat sedap.
Translation: Thank you to the cook today, your dish is very tasty. - Juru gambar sedang mengambil gambar di Taman Tasik Perdana.
Translation: The photographer is taking pictures in Taman Tasik Perdana. - Pilot kapal terbang itu menjanjikan perjalanan yang lancar kepada penumpang.
Translation: The airplane pilot promises a smooth journey to the passengers. - Juruwang di pasar raya itu sangat mesra pelanggan.
Translation: The cashier at the supermarket is very friendly to customers. - Kejohanan reka fesyen akan diadakan pada bulan depan, di mana pereka fesyen terkenal akan mempamerkan hasil karyanya.
Translation: The fashion design competition will be held next month, where famous fashion designers will display their work. - Pengacara majlis tersebut amat cerdik dan menghiburkan.
Translation: The host of the event is very smart and entertaining.
Additional Vocabulary for Describing Jobs and Professions
Now that you know some basic vocabulary for jobs and professions, let's expand it a bit by learning some additional words to describe professions in Malay:
| Malay (individual language) | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Berpakaian profesional | /bərpakɑjanprɔfəsjənal/ | Dressed professionally |
| Mendapat gaji bulanan | /məndapatɡadʒibulanan/ | Receiving a monthly salary |
| Bekerja dalam pasukan/kumpulan | /bəkerdʒadalam, pasukan, kumpulan/ | Working in a team/group |
| Menjaga rekod | /məndʒaɡarekod/ | Keeping records |
| Bertanggungjawab | /bərtaŋɡuŋdʒawab/ | Responsible |
| Mempunyai kemahiran teknikal | /məmpunjaikəmiahrin, teknikal/ | Having technical skills |
| Berinteraksi dengan pelanggan | /bərinterakʃi, dengan pelanggan/ | Interacting with customers |
| Bertemu dengan jadual yang tetap | /bərtəmu, dengan jadual, ja-tap/ | Meeting a fixed schedule |
| Menerbitkan laporan | /mənərbɪtkan laporan/ | Producing reports |
| Membuat penyelidikan | /məmbuat, pen-yelidikan/ | Conducting research |
Putting It All Together: Describing a Job or Profession in Malay
Now that you know some basic and additional vocabulary for jobs and professions, let's put it all together to describe a job or profession in Malay:
Pegawai bank
Translation: Bank officer
Deskripsi Pekerjaan:
Translation: Job Description:
- Berpakaian profesional
Translation: Dressed professionally - Menerima dan memproses transaksi bank
Translation: Receiving and processing bank transactions - Menjaga rekod rahsia
Translation: Keeping confidential records - Bertanggungjawab terhadap keputusan yang dibuat
Translation: Responsible for decisions made - Mempunyai kemahiran teknikal mengenai produk dan perkhidmatan bank
Translation: Having technical knowledge of bank products and services - <b
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