Bahasa Melayu

memilih

Bahasa Melayu

English

choose, pick, select, elect

To decide on one person or thing from a few options, or to appoint or elect someone to a position.

مميليه

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Dia memilih meja yang paling dekat dengan tingkap.

    He chose the table closest to the window.

  2. Penduduk kampung memilih ketua baharu pada mesyuarat itu.

    The villagers elected a new leader at the meeting.

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What does “choose” mean in Malay?

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memilih

It can also mean select or elect, depending on the context.

Word family

Common derived forms

pilih
choose; select
pilihan
choice; selected option
terpilih
chosen; selected

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.