Bahasa Melayu
but
English
only, just, except
But is used to mean only, just, or except.
بوت
Examples
Contoh ayat
Saya datang awal, bukan lewat.
I came early, not late.
Semua murid hadir kecuali Ali.
All the students were present except Ali.
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What does “but” mean in Malay?
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hanya, tetapi, kecuali
In this sense, it expresses limitation or exception.
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