Identifying function words

[mscheo]

Hi Marco, 

The Malay Language "switched" over from Jawi to Latin/Western alphabets in the last two or three centuries during the "spice trade era" and literacy was extremely low then (in south-east asia). But I guessed, phonetically, its structures and sounds should remain intact.

I studied Malay as my second language for 2 years in my early elementary school years decades ago before switching over to Chinese.

For a start, you can get a little understanding of its grammar structure here: You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login to view.
And I am sure googling around would give you some ancient Malay Text (probably in Jawi though), like here: You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login to view.

And oh, yeah...move my post to whatever thread it is more appropriate... I am still learning and exploring this forum.


Cheers!
MS Cheo.