Bahasa Melayu

suruh

Bahasa Melayu

English

tell, order, command

To ask someone to do something or to give an order.

سوروه

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Ibu suruh adik tutup pintu.

    Mother told younger sibling to close the door.

  2. Guru itu suruh muridnya duduk diam.

    That teacher ordered the pupils to sit quietly.

Quick check

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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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.