Bahasa Melayu

hajat

Bahasa Melayu

English

wish, desire, intention, aim

A wish, desire, or intended aim.

حاجة

Examples

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  1. Hajatnya ialah mahu belajar di bandar.

    His wish is to study in the city.

  2. Mereka datang untuk menyatakan hajat keluarga itu.

    They came to state the family's intention.

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What does “wish” mean in Malay?

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hajat

It can also mean desire, intention, or aim.

Word family

Common derived forms

berhajat
to have a wish; to desire
menghajatkan
to need; to require; to want

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.