Bahasa Melayu

bak

Bahasa Melayu

English

like, similar to, as if

Used to compare one thing with another or to show resemblance.

بق

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Wajah anak itu bak ibunya.

    The child's face is like the mother's.

  2. Dia berdiri diam bak patung.

    He stood still like a statue.

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bak

It is used in comparisons, especially in literary or formal style.

Word family

Common derived forms

baki
remainder; balance
sebak
tightness in the chest; tearful

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.