Bahasa Melayu
suka
English
rejoice, be glad, celebrate
To feel or show joy and happiness.
سوك
Examples
Contoh ayat
Penduduk kampung bersuka ria selepas pertandingan itu.
The villagers rejoiced after the competition.
Mereka suka ria apabila anak itu pulang.
They were glad when the child came home.
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What does “rejoice” mean in Malay?
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bersuka ria
This entry is for the joyful verb sense.
Word family
Common derived forms
- bersukaan
- fondness; liking
- menyukai
- like; adore; have a fondness for
- menyukakan
- to cause cheer; to cause delight.
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