Bahasa Melayu

manakala

Bahasa Melayu

English

but, whereas, when

Used to contrast two ideas, or to link one action or time to another.

مانكالا

Examples

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  1. Dia mahu berjalan, manakala adiknya mahu menaiki bas.

    He wanted to walk, whereas his younger sibling wanted to take the bus.

  2. Saya membaca di ruang tamu, manakala ibu memasak di dapur.

    I read in the living room, while my mother cooked in the kitchen.

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manakala

It is used to show contrast between two clauses.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.