Bahasa Melayu

sewaktu

Bahasa Melayu

English

while, during

Sewaktu means at the same time as an event or period, or during that time.

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Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Sewaktu hujan turun, mereka berlindung di anjung rumah.

    While the rain fell, they sheltered on the porch.

  2. Dia membaca buku sewaktu menunggu bas.

    He read a book while waiting for the bus.

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What does “while” mean in Malay?

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sewaktu

It is used for time overlap or during a period.

Word family

Common derived forms

waktu
time; occasion; period of time

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.