Bahasa Melayu
mengenakan
English
put on, impose, make compulsory, cheat
To place something on someone or something, or to require it, or to trick someone.
مڠناكن
Examples
Contoh ayat
Ibu mengenakan topi pada adik sebelum keluar.
Mother put a hat on the younger child before going out.
Peniaga itu mengenakan bayaran tambahan kepada pelanggan.
The trader imposed an extra charge on the customer.
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What does “impose” mean in Malay?
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mengenakan
It means to place a burden, rule, or charge on someone.
Word family
Common derived forms
- mengenakkan
- to make tasty; to flavour
- mengena
- to hit; to suit; to succeed
- terkena
- to be hit; to be affected
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