Bahasa Melayu

penaka

Bahasa Melayu

English

like, as

Penaka is used to show that something is similar to something else, or in the same manner.

ڤناكا

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Corak kain itu penaka corak bunga kecil.

    The cloth pattern is like a small-flower pattern.

  2. Dia bercakap penaka orang dewasa.

    He speaks like an adult.

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What does “like” mean in Malay?

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penaka

Core meaning: like, as.

Word family

Common derived forms

memakai
to wear; to use

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.