Bahasa Melayu

menjelaskan

Bahasa Melayu

English

explain, clarify, settle

To make something clear, or to finish paying a debt.

منجلسكن

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Cikgu menjelaskan arahan itu dengan sabar.

    The teacher explained the instructions patiently.

  2. Dia menjelaskan bayaran sebelum pulang.

    He settled the payment before going home.

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What does “explain” mean in Malay?

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menjelaskan

This verb is also used for settling a payment or debt.

Word family

Common derived forms

menjelas
to settle; to explain
jelas
clear; obvious; settled
penjelasan
explanation; clarification; settlement

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.