Introduction
Direct translation from Bahasa Malaysia often causes clarity issues in English writing.
1. Literal Word Order
BM: Saya sudah makan. English: I have eaten. Incorrect translation: I already eat.
2. Missing Plurals
BM uses context; English requires “s”, “es”.
3. Overuse of “very”
BM: sangat → English: “very”, but often misused.
4. Incorrect Prepositions
BM: di, ke, dari → English prepositions vary widely.
Conclusion Avoiding these errors improves clarity and professionalism.