Bahasa Melayu

makan

Bahasa Melayu

English

receive pay, draw salary

To get a regular salary for doing a job.

ماكن

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Ayah makan gaji di kilang selama sepuluh tahun.

    Father drew a salary at the factory for ten years.

  2. 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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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.