Bahasa Melayu
sampai
English
to achieve one's wish, to get what one wants, to have one's desire fulfilled
Used in a fixed expression meaning to achieve a desired result or wish.
سمڤأي
Examples
Contoh ayat
Harapannya tidak sampai hajat kerana banyak halangan.
His hope did not come true because of many obstacles.
Kami gembira kerana rancangan itu akhirnya sampai hajat.
We were happy because the plan finally worked out.
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What does “to achieve one's wish” mean in Malay?
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sampai hajat
A fixed expression for a wish or goal that is fulfilled.
Word family
Common derived forms
- sesampai
- on arrival; on reaching
- kesampaian
- arrived; achieved; fulfilled
- menyampaikan
- to convey; to deliver; to present
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