Bahasa Melayu
perlu
English
necessary, needed, essential
Describes something that is needed or must be had.
ڤرلو
Examples
Contoh ayat
Air bersih sangat perlu dalam kehidupan harian.
Clean water is very necessary in daily life.
Ubat itu perlu untuk rawatan pesakit.
That medicine is needed for the patient's treatment.
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perlu
Used for something that is needed or essential.
Word family
Common derived forms
- keperluan
- need; requirement; necessity.
- memerlukan
- to need; to require.
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