In Malaysia, we often come across individuals who are fluent in multiple languages. However, have you ever come across someone who has mastered and fluently speaks one of the Malaysian languages with various dialects?
Recently, a video of a local Indian woman speaking in the Kelantanese dialect caught the attention of netizens, and they were highly impressed with her proficiency in the dialect.
Kot la ada antara kita yang tak pernah jumpa Orang India fasih berbahasa Kelantan.....then tonton video ni...terhibur tengok akak ni berkata-kata..... pic.twitter.com/UnAkgBofmb
— MYNEWSHUB (@mynewshub) July 31, 2023
Although we may not understand what she is saying (to our Kelantanese readers, we'd appreciate it if you could share the translation in the comments below), many netizens expressed their admiration for her language skills.
Some commented:
"I'm truly proud of the diverse cultures in Terengganu and Kelantan..."
"This is how we should assimilate with local culture." "Kelantan is amazing, she sounds like an Indonesian. They are so nationalistic there. In Indonesia, Malays, Chinese, and Indians, all fluently speak their own languages and are proud of it."
"I remember during my practical training at a hospital in Kota Bharu, I had lively conversations with Chinese and Indian aunties in Kelantanese dialect."
The video showcases the beauty of language diversity in Malaysia and how individuals can bridge cultural gaps through their linguistic talents.