Bahasa Melayu

berkaul

Bahasa Melayu

English

promise, vow, solemn pledge

To make a serious promise or vow.

بركاول

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Mereka berkaul untuk menjaga kebersihan kawasan itu.

    They vowed to keep the area clean.

  2. Dia berkaul akan menepati janjinya.

    He solemnly promised to keep his promise.

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berkaul

It refers to making a solemn vow.

Word family

Common derived forms

kaul
word; vow

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.