Bahasa Melayu
melainkan
English
except, excepting, but for
Used to show that one thing is excluded from what is being said.
ملاءينكن
Examples
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Semua murid hadir melainkan Amir.
All the pupils were present except Amir.
Dia mahu pergi, melainkan jika hujan turun.
He wants to go, except if it rains.
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melainkan
Used to exclude one item or condition.
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