Bahasa Melayu
oleh
English
by, because of, through, with
It is used to show the agent, cause, means, or accompaniment.
اوليه
Examples
Contoh ayat
Surat itu dihantar oleh abang saya.
The letter was sent by my brother.
Dia lewat oleh sebab hujan lebat.
He was late because of the heavy rain.
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What does “by” mean in Malay?
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oleh
It can show the doer, cause, means, or accompaniment.
Word family
Common derived forms
- beroleh
- to get; obtain; gain
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