Bahasa Melayu
dek
English
because, for, since
Dek is a connector used to give a reason or cause.
ديك
Examples
Contoh ayat
Saya lambat dek hujan lebat.
I was late because of the heavy rain.
Dia tidak datang dek sakit.
He did not come because he was ill.
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dek
It is a causal connector used in everyday Malay.
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