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- Lucas: Hey Luna, welcome back to Learn Malay with Fexingo. Luna: Oh, thanks Lucas. It's good to be here again. Lucas: So we've covered greetings, how are you, goodbyes, and those essential words like 'ya' and 'tidak'. Luna: Right. And I've been practicing those when I order my morning coffee. Lucas: That's perfect. Today we're taking the next natural step. Luna: Oh, what's that? Lucas: Introducing yourself. Specifically, your name. Luna: Oh that's so good. Because after 'selamat pagi' and 'apa khabar', the next thing is usually... Lucas: Exactly. 'My name is...' and 'what is your name?' Luna: Let's do it. Lucas: Okay. First phrase: 'My name is...' In Malay, that's 'Nama saya...' Luna: Nama saya... Lucas: Right. 'Nama' means name. 'Saya' means I or me. So literally 'name me'. Luna: Nama saya. Got it. Lucas: Say it slowly with me: Nama... saya... Luna: Nama... saya... Lucas: Now at normal speed: Nama saya. Luna: Nama saya. Lucas: There you go. Perfect. Luna: So if my name is Luna, I'd say 'Nama saya Luna'. Lucas: Exactly. Nama saya Luna. Luna: Nama saya Luna. Lucas: Beautiful. Now the second phrase: asking someone's name. Luna: Oh, wait — what do I say? Lucas: 'What is your name?' is 'Siapa nama awak?' Luna: Siapa nama awak? Lucas: Yeah. 'Siapa' means who. 'Nama' name. 'Awak' you. Luna: So 'who name you'. Lucas: Exactly. Siapa nama awak? Luna: Siapa nama awak? Lucas: Good. Let's try it slowly: Siapa... nama... awak? Luna: Siapa... nama... awak? Lucas: Now normal pace: Siapa nama awak? Luna: Siapa nama awak? Lucas: Totally. You've got it. Luna: Okay, so let's do a tiny scene. Lucas: Sure. Imagine we just met at a café. I'll start. Luna: Selamat pagi. Lucas: Selamat pagi. Apa khabar? Luna: Khabar baik, terima kasih. Siapa nama awak? Lucas: Nama saya Lucas. Luna: Oh, that's so good. Nama saya Luna. Lucas: Nice to meet you, Luna. Luna: Nice to meet you too. Lucas: See how natural that felt? Luna: Yeah. It flowed right from what we learned before. Lucas: Exactly. Let's practice just the new phrases again. Luna: Nama saya... Lucas: Nama saya... Luna: Siapa nama awak? Lucas: Siapa nama awak? Luna: Okay, another scene. This time you're a new neighbor. Lucas: Alright. Salam. Luna: Salam. Siapa nama awak? Lucas: Nama saya Lucas. Luna: Nama saya Luna. Lucas: That was smooth. Luna: Thanks. I'm getting the hang of it. Lucas: Let's do one more, but switch it up. Luna: You mean I introduce myself first? Lucas: Yeah. Imagine we're at a language exchange event. Luna: Selamat petang. Lucas: Selamat petang. Luna: Nama saya Luna. Lucas: Oh! Nama saya Lucas. Luna: Apa khabar, Lucas? Lucas: Khabar baik, terima kasih. Luna: That felt really natural. Lucas: It did. You're connecting the dots. Luna: So 'nama saya' and 'siapa nama awak'. Lucas: Right. Two essential phrases for any introduction. Luna: Let me try them one more time on my own. Lucas: Go for it. Luna: Nama saya Luna. Siapa nama awak? Lucas: Perfect. Crisp and clear. Luna: Okay, quick recap quiz? Lucas: Sure. I'll say the English, you give me the Malay. Luna: Ready. Lucas: 'My name is...' Luna: Nama saya... Lucas: Exactly. 'What is your name?' Luna: Siapa nama awak? Lucas: Nailed it. Now reverse: what does 'Siapa nama awak?' mean? Luna: What is your name? Lucas: And 'Nama saya'? Luna: My name is. Lucas: Absolutely. You've got both down. Luna: This is so useful. I can actually introduce myself now. Lucas: That's the goal. Tiny steps that add up. Luna: So practice these two: nama saya and siapa nama awak. Lucas: Right. Say them out loud a few times today. Luna: Maybe even introduce yourself to your mirror. Lucas: That works. Or a pet. Pets are great listeners. Luna: Oh, really? My cat might finally learn my name. Lucas: There you go. Luna: Thanks Lucas. This was fun. Lucas: Always. And thank you for learning with us here at Fexingo. Luna: We'll see you next time for more Malay. Lucas: Practice these till we chat again. Selamat tinggal. Luna: Jumpa lagi.