Bahasa Melayu
kaya
English
wealthy, rich
Having a lot of money or valuable property.
كاي
Examples
Contoh ayat
Keluarga itu kaya tetapi hidup sederhana.
That family is wealthy but lives simply.
Dia mahu menjadi kaya melalui usaha sendiri.
He wants to become rich through his own efforts.
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What does “wealthy” mean in Malay?
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kaya
This adjective describes someone who has a lot of money or property.
Word family
Common derived forms
- kekayaan
- wealth; riches
- mengayakan
- to enrich; to make rich
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