Portuguese Influence On Malay Language
The Portuguese ruled Malacca from 1511 to 1641. About 300 Portuguese words were adopted in the Malay language. These include:
- kereta (from carreta, car);
- sekolah (from escola, school);
- bendera (from bandeira, flag);
- mentega (from manteiga, butter);
- keju (from queijo, cheese);
- gereja (from igreja, church);
- meja (from mesa, table); and
- nenas (from ananás, pineapple).
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