Wine & Spirits

1. Boleh saya lihat senarai wain?

   May I see the wine list?

   Usage

   Request the wine list at a restaurant

   Grammar Note

   "Boleh saya" = polite "may I"

2. Boleh cadangkan wain / minuman tempatan?

   Can you recommend a local wine / spirit?

   Usage

   Ask for local wine or spirit recommendation

   Grammar Note

   "-kan" suffix makes verb transitive

3. Saya ingin wain merah / putih / rosé / berbuih.

   I'd like red / white / rosé / sparkling wine.

   Usage

   Specify wine type

   Grammar Note

   "saya ingin" = "I would like"

4. Saya ingin segelas / sebotol, sila.

   I'd like a glass / bottle, please.

   Usage

   Order by glass or bottle

   Grammar Note

   "se-" prefix = "one (unit of)"

5. Apa yang sesuai dengan hidangan ini?

   What pairs well with this dish?

   Usage

   Ask for food and wine pairing advice

   Grammar Note

   "dengan" = "with"

6. Berapakah kandungan alkohol?

   What is the alcohol content?

   Usage

   Ask about alcohol percentage

   Grammar Note

   "Berapakah" = "how much/many is"

7. Ini kering / beraroma buah / lembut.

   This is dry / fruity / smooth.

   Usage

   Wine tasting notes

   Grammar Note

   "ber-" prefix = "having"

8. Boleh cadangkan bir tempatan?

   Can you recommend a local beer?

   Usage

   Ask for local beer recommendation

   Grammar Note

   Alcohol is consumed mainly by non-Muslims in Malaysia

9. Saya ingin mencuba pencicipan wain.

   I'd like to do a wine tasting.

   Usage

   Sign up for wine tasting

   Grammar Note

   "men-" prefix creates active voice verb

10. Ada tawaran mencicip beberapa wain?

    Do you offer flights / samples?

    Usage

    Ask about tasting flights

    Grammar Note

    "beberapa" = "some/several"

11. Jangan terlalu manis, sila.

    Not too sweet, please.

    Usage

    Specify sweetness preference

    Grammar Note

    "jangan" = "don't"

12. Apa wain rumah anda?

    What's the house wine?

    Usage

    Ask about house wine

    Grammar Note

    "rumah" = "house/home"

13. Wain ini dari kawasan mana?

    What region is this wine from?

    Usage

    Ask about wine's region of origin

    Grammar Note

    "dari … mana" = "from where"

14. Saya ingin koktel dengan [minuman keras].

    I'd like a cocktail made with [spirit].

    Usage

    Order cocktail with specific spirit

    Grammar Note

    "dengan" = "with/using"

15. Minum! / Selamat minum!

    Cheers! / Let's toast!

    Usage

    Toast expression

    Grammar Note

    "Selamat" is a blessing/greeting formula

16. Adakah wain ini sejuk?

    Is this wine chilled?

    Usage

    Check if wine is chilled

    Grammar Note

    "Adakah" opens yes/no questions

17. Ada pilihan tanpa alkohol?

    Do you have non-alcoholic options?

    Usage

    Ask for non-alcoholic alternatives

    Grammar Note

    "tanpa" = "without"

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