Bahasa Melayu
memakai
English
to wear, to use, to make use of
To put something on, or to use something for a purpose.
مماكاي
Examples
Contoh ayat
Dia memakai jaket apabila cuaca sejuk.
He wears a jacket when the weather is cold.
Kami memakai buku panduan itu semasa kelas.
We used the guidebook during class.
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What does “to wear” mean in Malay?
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memakai
It is also used for using something in a practical sense.
Word family
Common derived forms
- memakaikan
- to put on for someone
- pakai
- to wear; use
- terpakai
- used; second-hand
- berpakaian
- to be dressed
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