In Malay grammar, indefinite articles are not used like in English. However, words such as ‘seorang’, ‘sebuah’, ‘sehelai’, ‘seekor’, ‘sepucuk’ are used when describing “a” or “an”. These words often denote quantity or existence and are used before a noun. They vary depending on the type of noun they’re referring to – human, animal or object. The usage of the correct word can dramatically change the meaning of a sentence. Therefore, it’s important to practice using these words accurately.