Bahasa Melayu
usaha
English
effort
An effort is the energy or work put into doing something.
اوسها
Examples
Contoh ayat
Dia berjaya kerana banyak usaha.
He succeeded because of a lot of effort.
Kita perlu terus berusaha walaupun susah.
We need to keep making an effort even when it is hard.
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What does “effort” mean in Malay?
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usaha
It refers to the work or energy put into doing something.
Word family
Common derived forms
- berusaha
- make an effort; strive
- mengusahakan
- carry on; endeavor; make an effort
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