Bahasa Melayu
bentar
English
wait a moment, in a moment, shortly
Used to ask someone to wait for a very short time or to say something will happen soon.
بنتر
Examples
Contoh ayat
Bentar, saya ambil buku itu dulu.
Wait a moment, I will get that book first.
Dia akan datang bentar lagi.
He will come in a moment.
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What does “wait a moment” mean in Malay?
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bentar
Bentar is a casual way to ask for a short wait.
Word family
Common derived forms
- sebentar
- for a short time; a while; in a moment
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