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  1. tak bolehMalay for cannot. 'Tak boleh tahan' means can't stand it.Malay
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  2. tak kisahMalay for 'I don't mind' or 'whatever'.Malay
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  3. tak payahMalay for 'no need' or 'don't bother'. Also tak yah.Malay
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  4. takde halMalay for 'no problem' or 'no big deal'.Malay
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  5. takkanMalay for 'no way' or 'surely not', expressing disbelief. Also tak kan, takkanlah.Malay
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  6. takpeMalay for 'it's okay' or 'never mind'. Also takpa, tak apa.Malay
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  7. teh OBlack tea with sugar, no milk.Hokkien, Malay
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  8. teh pengIced milk tea. At a mamak, ask for 'teh ais' and you get the same thing.Hokkien, Malay
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  9. teh tarikFrothy 'pulled' milk tea poured from a height, the unofficial national drink.Malay
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  10. temanPerak Malay for I or me.Malay
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  11. terasaFeeling hurt, or taking something personally.Malay
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  12. tipuMalay for lie or cheat.Malay
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  13. toksahNorthern Malay for 'no need' or 'don't'.Malay
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  14. tolongMalay for help, or please.Malay
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  15. tuangTo skip work or class without a good reason.Malay
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  16. tumpangTo hitch a ride or borrow someone's space. 'Tumpang tanya' means may I ask.Malay
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  17. tumpang lalu'Excuse me, passing through.' Said when walking past people, or politely to unseen spirits in the jungle.Malay
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  18. tunggu kejapMalay for 'wait a moment'. Often shortened to kejap or jap.Malay
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  19. Turun PadangIn Malaysian slang and casual conversation, "turun padang" means "to pull up" "show up" or "get hands-on".Malay
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