Bahasa Melayu
suka
English
enjoy oneself, have fun, make merry
To spend time in a happy and playful way.
سوك
Examples
Contoh ayat
Mereka bersuka-suka di pantai pada hujung minggu.
They enjoyed themselves at the beach on the weekend.
Kanak-kanak itu suka-suka di halaman rumah.
The children had fun in the yard.
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What does “enjoy oneself” mean in Malay?
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bersuka-suka
This entry is for the playful, recreational 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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