Bahasa Melayu

ada

Bahasa Melayu

English

exist, have, be present, possess

To exist, be present, or be owned by someone.

اد

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Masih ada susu dalam peti sejuk.

    There is still milk in the fridge.

  2. Adik ada masa lapang petang ini.

    My younger sibling has free time this afternoon.

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What does “exist” mean in Malay?

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ada

It is also used for being present or having something.

Word family

Common derived forms

berada
to be present; to be at a place; to be well-off
memadai
to be enough; to be sufficient
perada
gold foil; decorative leaf

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.