Bahasa Melayu

mahu

Bahasa Melayu

English

want, wish, intend

Mahu means to want something, or to intend to do something.

ماهو

Examples

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  1. Saya mahu minum air selepas berjalan jauh.

    I want to drink water after walking a long way.

  2. Adik mahu membantu ibunya di dapur.

    My younger sibling wants to help his mother in the kitchen.

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mahu

Used for desire or intention.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.