Bahasa Melayu
nafkah
English
livelihood, means of living, maintenance
The money or support used to live, or to maintain someone.
نفقه
Examples
Contoh ayat
Ayah bekerja keras untuk menafkahi keluarganya.
Father works hard to support his family.
Dia menerima nafkah daripada bekas suaminya.
She receives maintenance from her former husband.
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What does “livelihood” mean in Malay?
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nafkah
Use nafkah for support, maintenance, or a means of living.
Word family
Common derived forms
- menafkahi
- to support; to provide for
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