Bahasa Melayu

niat

Bahasa Melayu

English

intention, purpose, aim

A niat is a thought or purpose in the mind before doing something.

نية

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Dia datang dengan niat yang baik.

    He came with good intentions.

  2. Kami belajar dengan niat untuk berjaya.

    We study with the aim of succeeding.

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What does “intention” mean in Malay?

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niat

Use niat for a purpose or intention in the mind.

Word family

Common derived forms

berniat
to intend; to mean to do something
terniat
intended; meant; wished

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.