Bahasa Melayu
mengganti
English
to change, to substitute, to replace
To use one thing or person in place of another, or to do a job for someone else.
مڠڬنتي
Examples
Contoh ayat
Dia mengganti kasut lamanya dengan yang baharu.
He replaced his old shoes with new ones.
Ali mengganti kawannya yang sakit di gerai itu.
Ali stood in for his sick friend at the stall.
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What does “to replace” mean in Malay?
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mengganti
It can also mean to substitute or stand in for someone.
Word family
Common derived forms
- berganti
- to replace or change; to take turns
- ganti
- replacement; substitute; change
- gantian
- replacement
- menggantikan
- to take over; to replace; to relieve; to succeed
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