Bahasa Melayu
sanggup
English
willing, ready, able
Able and ready to do something, or willing to do it.
سڠڬوڤ
Examples
Contoh ayat
Dia sanggup membantu jiran yang sakit itu.
He was willing to help the sick neighbour.
Kami sanggup menunggu sehingga hujan reda.
We were ready to wait until the rain stopped.
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What does “willing” mean in Malay?
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sanggup
Used when someone is ready or prepared to do something.
Word family
Common derived forms
- kesanggupan
- willingness; ability to do something
- menyanggupi
- to promise; to undertake
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