Bahasa Melayu

mempunyai

Bahasa Melayu

English

have, own, possess

To have, own, or possess something.

ممڤوڽاءي

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Dia mempunyai sebuah basikal baharu.

    He has a new bicycle.

  2. Keluarga itu mempunyai kebun kecil di belakang rumah.

    That family owns a small garden behind the house.

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What does “have” mean in Malay?

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mempunyai

Used for ownership or possession.

Word family

Common derived forms

berpunya
to have an owner; be married; be engaged
kepunyaan
property; possession
punya
possess; have; owner

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.