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- tak bolehMalay for cannot. 'Tak boleh tahan' means can't stand it.
- tak kisahMalay for 'I don't mind' or 'whatever'.
- tak payahMalay for 'no need' or 'don't bother'. Also tak yah.
- takde halMalay for 'no problem' or 'no big deal'.
- takkanMalay for 'no way' or 'surely not', expressing disbelief. Also tak kan, takkanlah.
- takpeMalay for 'it's okay' or 'never mind'. Also takpa, tak apa.
- this one cannot lahManglish for 'this is unacceptable' or 'this won't do'.
- tumpang lalu'Excuse me, passing through.' Said when walking past people, or politely to unseen spirits in the jungle.
- tunggu kejapMalay for 'wait a moment'. Often shortened to kejap or jap.
- Turun PadangIn Malaysian slang and casual conversation, "turun padang" means "to pull up" "show up" or "get hands-on".