Bahasa Melayu

bahkan

Bahasa Melayu

English

indeed, in fact, really

A word used to add emphasis, especially when confirming or strengthening a statement.

بهكن

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Dia bahkan sudah siap sebelum kami tiba.

    He was already ready even before we arrived.

  2. Makanan itu sedap, bahkan lebih sedap daripada yang saya sangka.

    The food was tasty, in fact even tastier than I expected.

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What does “indeed” mean in Malay?

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bahkan

Used to emphasise a statement or add stronger meaning.

Word family

Common derived forms

bah
flood; deluge
bahan
material; substance
kebah
to subside; to recover

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.