Bahasa Melayu

maksud

Bahasa Melayu

English

intention, meaning, wish

Maksud is the intended meaning, purpose, or wish behind something.

مقصود

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Apa maksud ayat itu sebenarnya?

    What is the real meaning of that sentence?

  2. Dia datang awal dengan maksud membantu keluarganya.

    He came early with the intention of helping his family.

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maksud

Maksud can refer to intention, purpose, or meaning.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.