Bahasa Melayu

lantaran

Bahasa Melayu

English

because, therefore, for

Used to show a reason or a result.

لنترن

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Dia tidak datang lantaran hujan lebat.

    He did not come because of the heavy rain.

  2. Kami lewat lantaran jalan raya sesak.

    We were late because the road was congested.

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What does “because” mean in Malay?

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lantaran

It is used to give a reason.

Word family

Common derived forms

lantar
to remain; to cause; to put forward

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.