Malay Language Exercises on Common Descriptive Adjectives

Malay language learners often find that mastering descriptive adjectives is a crucial step in achieving fluency. Descriptive adjectives in Malay, much like in English, play an essential role in adding detail and nuance to sentences. Whether you are describing a beautiful beach, an interesting book, or a delicious meal, knowing the appropriate adjectives and how to use them correctly can significantly enhance your communication skills. Our exercises focus on common descriptive adjectives in Malay, providing a variety of contexts to help you grasp their meanings and applications. Through these exercises, you will become familiar with the most frequently used descriptive adjectives and how to pair them with nouns correctly. You'll practice forming sentences that convey precise descriptions, which is vital for both everyday conversation and formal writing. Additionally, these exercises will help reinforce your understanding of Malay grammar rules, such as adjective placement and agreement. By engaging with these activities, you'll gain confidence in using descriptive adjectives, making your spoken and written Malay more vivid and expressive.

Exercise 1

1. Bunga itu sangat *cantik* (descriptive adjective for beautiful).

2. Kucing saya *gemuk* dan suka tidur (descriptive adjective for fat).

3. Air di kolam renang itu *sejuk* sekali (descriptive adjective for cold).

4. Rumahnya *besar* dan mempunyai halaman luas (descriptive adjective for big).

5. Dia memakai baju yang *merah* semasa pergi ke pesta (descriptive adjective for red).

6. Adik saya *pendek* dibandingkan dengan saya (descriptive adjective for short).

7. Buah epal ini sangat *manis* dan segar (descriptive adjective for sweet).

8. Jalan di kampung itu sangat *sempit* (descriptive adjective for narrow).

9. Anjing itu *garang* dan sering menyalak (descriptive adjective for fierce).

10. Langit pada waktu malam ini *gelap* tanpa bintang (descriptive adjective for dark).

Exercise 2

1. Rumah itu sangat *besar* (adjective for large).

2. Dia memakai baju yang *merah* (adjective for the color red).

3. Kucing itu kelihatan *comel* (adjective for cute).

4. Makanan ini sangat *pedas* (adjective for spicy).

5. Buku itu *tebal* (adjective for thick).

6. Langit hari ini sangat *cerah* (adjective for bright).

7. Jalan di sini sangat *sempit* (adjective for narrow).

8. Mereka tinggal di rumah yang *lama* (adjective for old).

9. Bilik itu kelihatan *kemas* (adjective for tidy).

10. Anjing itu sangat *besar* (adjective for big).

Exercise 3

1. Rumah itu sangat *besar* (opposite of small).

2. Baju ini *merah* (color of an apple).

3. Anjing itu *besar* dan menakutkan (opposite of small).

4. Dia seorang yang sangat *baik* (opposite of bad).

5. Air ini sangat *sejuk* (opposite of hot).

6. Makanan ini *sedap* (opposite of tasteless).

7. Kucingnya *comel* (describes something cute).

8. Buku itu sangat *tebal* (opposite of thin).

9. Jalan ini sangat *panjang* (opposite of short).

10. Saya rasa sangat *gembira* hari ini (opposite of sad).