Bahasa Melayu
sekali
English
once, at once, very
Used for one time, at the same time, or to strengthen a description.
سكالي
Examples
Contoh ayat
Saya sudah baca buku itu sekali.
I have read that book once.
Dia sangat gembira kerana hadiah itu disukai sekali.
She was very happy because the gift was greatly appreciated.
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What does “once” mean in Malay?
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sekali
It can mean one time, and in some contexts it also strengthens a description.
Word family
Common derived forms
- sesekali
- sometimes; once in a while
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