Lesson XIV
I want a servant (lit. a hired man)— Sahaya handak chahari orang gaji sa’orang.
Where did you work before?— Di-mana kerja dahulu?
What wages do you want per month?— Bĕr-apa mahu gaji pada sa-bulan?
I will give seven dollars a month— Sahaya handak kasih tujoh ringgit sa-bulan.
Take care— Jaga baik-baik.
Hold it quite straight— Pegang-lah betul-betul.
Steady now; don’t let it slant— Baik-baik-lah jangan singet.
Don’t forget— Jangan lupa.
Call the syce— Panggil sais.7
Have you cleaned the horse?— Kuda sudah gosok-kah?
Just as you please— Mana suka tuan.
Just as you may order— Mana hukum tuan.
What o’clock is it (lit. Has struck how many times)?— Sudah pukul bĕr-apa?
It has struck twelve— Sudah pukul dua-bĕlas.
It is half-past ten— Sudah pukul sa-puloh sa-tengah.
It wants a quarter to one— Pukul satu korang suku.
Take away those shoes— Bawa pergi kasut8 itu.
Take away all the things— Angkat-lah perkakas-an sumua.
Get the carriage ready— Siap-kan kreta,9 or sedia-kan-lah kreta.
Have you ordered the carriage?— Kreta sudah suroh pasang-kah?
Put the horse to— Kĕna-kan kuda.
A pair of horses— Kuda sa-pasang.
Saddle the black horse— Bubok zin10 diatas kuda hitam.
Bring the riding-horse— Bawa kuda tunggang.
Exercise
Get dinner ready. How much do you give your syce a month? At two o’clock or half-past two, just as you like. I intend to dine at seven o’clock; don’t forget. Hold it carefully, and don’t let it fall. Where are all the servants? Have you ordered the syce to saddle the horse? Take care; this horse is rather vicious. At what time shall I get the carriage ready? I shall return at five o’clock. Call some one to hold the horse. I have brought one pair of shoes.
7. Sa’is (Hindustani, derived from Arabic), groom, horsekeeper.
8. Kasut is the native word, but sapatu (Portuguese sapato) is also extensively used to signify boots and shoes of European pattern.
9. Kreta, Portuguese carreta.
10. Zin, Hindustani and Persian. Palana (Hindustani and Persian patan, a pack-saddle) and sela (Portuguese sella) are also used.