malese

Malaysian

adjective noun mah-LEH-zeh Rare

Origin: from Malesia (Malaysia)

Usage Note

Malese is both the adjective (Malaysian) and the noun for a person from Malaysia or for the Malay language. As a noun it is invariable in the singular: un malese, una malese. The plural follows standard -e/-i patterns for both genders.

Examples

"Ha imparato alcune parole malesi."

Natural Translation

She learned some Malaysian words.

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