Bahasa Melayu

hendaklah

Bahasa Melayu

English

should, ought to, must

used to give advice, duty, or obligation.

هندقله

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Kita hendaklah hadir tepat pada masanya.

    We should be present on time.

  2. Pelajar hendaklah menjaga kebersihan kelas.

    Students must keep the classroom clean.

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What does “should” mean in Malay?

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hendaklah

It is used to express advice or obligation.

Word family

Common derived forms

hendak
to want; to intend
hendaknya
it is desirable that; it is hoped that
kehendak
need; wish; intention

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.