Bahasa Melayu

mau

Bahasa Melayu

English

wish, intention, will

A desire, intention, or formal will of what someone wants to happen.

ماو

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  1. Saya datang lebih awal kerana itu mau saya.

    I came early because that was my wish.

  2. Mereka tidak tahu mau sebenar dia.

    They do not know his real intention.

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mau

It means a desire or intention.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.