Bahasa Melayu
makan
English
receive pay, draw salary
To get a regular salary for doing a job.
ماكن
Examples
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Ayah makan gaji di kilang selama sepuluh tahun.
Father drew a salary at the factory for ten years.
Ramai orang lebih suka makan gaji daripada berniaga.
Many people prefer to receive pay rather than run a business.
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makan gaji
This phrase refers to being paid a regular wage.
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