Can Large Language Models Handle Discourse Particles? A Case Study of Colloquial Malay
Discourse particles, such as well and kind of, are crucial components that enable LLMs to "speak" more like humans. They are used to convey emotions, intentions, and interpersonal attitudes. However, existing studies have not yet built a comprehensive understanding of LLMs' capabilities in handling discourse particles. Moreover, the limited number of research focuses primarily on high-resource languages such as English, with little attention paid to Southeast Asian languages. In this paper, we (1) propose MalayPrag, a benchmark designed to systematically evaluate and analyze LLMs' capabilities in handling discourse particles in colloquial Malay; (2) introduce five attributes that provide ...
| Authors | Mariah Al Giptiah Binte Yusoff, Jakin Tan, Bocheng Chen et al. |
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| Primary category | cs.CL |
| Published | 27 May 2026 |
| Last updated at source | 1 September 2026 |
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