Bahasa Melayu
demi-
English
semi-, half-, partly
A prefix meaning half, partly, or not complete.
Examples
Contoh ayat
Rumah itu menggunakan bahan semi tahan panas.
The house uses partly heat-resistant material.
Kawasan itu masih semi gelap walaupun lampu sudah dipasang.
The area was still partly dark even though the lights were on.
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What does “semi-” mean in Malay?
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separa
It is a prefix used for the idea of being partly or half.
Word family
Common derived forms
- deman
- like; gladly; willingly
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