Bahasa Melayu
berkenan
English
like, be pleased, approve
To feel pleased with something or to give approval.
بركنن
Examples
Contoh ayat
Pegawai itu berkenan dengan cadangan tersebut.
The officer liked the proposal.
Keluarga itu berkenan menerima kunjungan kami.
The family was pleased to receive our visit.
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What does “like” mean in Malay?
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berkenan
It means to be pleased with or approve something.
Word family
Common derived forms
- kenan
- agree; be willing; like
- memperkenankan
- to approve; to agree
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