Bahasa Melayu
sama
English
either, or
Sama ada is used to present two choices or possibilities.
سام
Examples
Contoh ayat
Sama ada hujan atau panas, mereka tetap datang.
Either it rains or it is hot, they still come.
Sama ada pagi atau petang, mesyuarat itu boleh dibuat.
Either in the morning or in the afternoon, the meeting can be held.
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What does “either” mean in Malay?
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sama ada
It is used when giving two choices.
Word family
Common derived forms
- bersama
- together; with
- bersamaan
- to coincide; almost alike
- menyamakan
- to equalize; to make the same
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