Bahasa Melayu
penantian
English
waiting, anticipation
The act or state of waiting for something expected.
ڤننتين
Examples
Contoh ayat
Penantian mereka berakhir apabila bas akhirnya tiba.
Their waiting ended when the bus finally arrived.
Penantian yang lama membuatkan dia gelisah.
The long wait made him uneasy.
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What does “waiting” mean in Malay?
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penantian
It refers to the state or act of waiting.
Word family
Common derived forms
- menantikan
- to wait for; to await
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