Bahasa Melayu
perlu
English
necessary, essential, needed
Used for something that is required or very important.
ڤرلو
Examples
Contoh ayat
Air minum yang bersih perlu untuk kesihatan.
Clean drinking water is necessary for health.
Dia perlu rehat selepas bekerja seharian.
He needs rest after working all day.
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What does “necessary” mean in Malay?
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perlu
It means something is needed or essential.
Word family
Common derived forms
- keperluan
- need; requirement; necessity
- memerlukan
- to need; to require
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