Bahasa Melayu

semi-

Bahasa Melayu

English

semi-, half-, partly

A prefix used to show something is half, partly, or not complete.

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Kata itu bermula dengan awalan semi-.

    The word begins with the prefix semi-.

  2. Istilah itu membawa makna separuh atau sebahagian.

    That term carries the meaning of half or partly.

Quick check

What does “semi-” mean in Malay?

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setengah / sebahagian

It is a prefix meaning half or partly.

Word family

Common derived forms

bersemi
to blossom; to bud; to sprout
mesem
grinning; smiling

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.