Bahasa Melayu
demi
English
for, because of, by
A preposition used to show purpose, reason, or relation in phrases such as demi masa depan.
دمي
Examples
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Dia belajar bersungguh-sungguh demi masa depannya.
He studied hard for his future.
Mereka bekerja bersama demi kebaikan kampung itu.
They worked together for the good of the village.
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demi
Often used to show purpose or reason.
Word family
Common derived forms
- deman
- glad; willing
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