Bahasa Melayu
suruh
English
tell, order, command
To ask someone to do something or to give an order.
سوروه
Examples
Contoh ayat
Ibu suruh adik tutup pintu.
Mother told younger sibling to close the door.
Guru itu suruh muridnya duduk diam.
That teacher ordered the pupils to sit quietly.
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What does “tell someone to do something” mean in Malay?
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suruh
It is used when giving someone an instruction or order.
Word family
Common derived forms
- suruhan
- an order; an errand; a message
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