Bahasa Melayu
mahu
English
want, wish, intend
Mahu means to want something, or to intend to do something.
ماهو
Examples
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Saya mahu minum air selepas berjalan jauh.
I want to drink water after walking a long way.
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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