Why is Malay and Indonesian the same language?

Why is Malay and Indonesian the same language?

Indonesian and Malay both differ in the forms of loanwords used as the Malay Archipelago was divided by long-lasting colonial influences between the Dutch and British as a consequence of the Anglo-Dutch Treaty of 1824: Indonesian absorbed primarily Dutch loanwords whereas Malay absorbed primarily English words.

Is Indonesian easier than Malay?

Grammatically speaking, I would say Malay is harder, though not by much. Just simple things here and there, such as “ialah” and “adalah”. Search them in Wiktionary. For the most parts though, both language is equally difficult.

What is MAS in Indonesian?

‘Mas’ is a Javanese word (not Indonesian at all), and it means “older brother.” So, ironically, it is used by the Javanese as a term of respect . . . sometimes applied to one’s actual older brother, and sometimes applied to a male friend or colleague of a similar or slightly older age.

What is the difference between Malay and Indonesian language?

The pronunciation differs significantly between the two languages. In Standard Malay, the words are pronounced at a more languorous pace, whereas the words are pronounced as they are spelt. For example, in Indonesian, English word “automatic” is written as “otomatis” and is pronounced so.

Does duolingo have Malay?

Plenty of people ask where can they learn the Malay language all the time. This is the reason why I am shocked by the sad fact that there is no Malay on Duolingo.

What does MAS mean in Malay?

a call which means it is almost same as a master, 2. Friendly call for husband etc: please go ~. mas I 1.

How do you address a miss in Indonesia?

In formal Indonesian: “Nona” (it means “Miss”), but most people use the area’s respective traditional language – usually the word that means “older sister.” For example, in Central Java & East Java, we say “Mbak” and sometimes “Ning,” in West Java, we say “Teh” or “Teteh,” in Jakarta we say “Neng.”