Bahasa Melayu
tunggu
English
wait a long time, wait and wait, keep waiting
Menunggu-nunggu means to wait for a long time, usually with expectation or impatience.
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Examples
Contoh ayat
Dia menunggu-nunggu berita daripada abangnya.
He kept waiting for news from his older brother.
Kami menunggu-nunggu kedatangan bas itu.
We waited and waited for the bus to arrive.
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What does “wait for a long time” mean in Malay?
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menunggu-nunggu
It suggests repeated or prolonged waiting.
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