Bahasa Melayu

usahkan

Bahasa Melayu

English

let alone, what more

Usahkan is used to say something is even less possible, or to emphasize ‘what more’ or ‘let alone’.

اوسهكن

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Nama sendiri pun dia tak ingat, usahkan nama orang lain.

    He does not even remember his own name, let alone other people’s names.

  2. Dia tidak sempat makan, usahkan berehat.

    He did not even have time to eat, let alone rest.

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What does “let alone” mean in Malay?

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usahkan

It is used to show that the second thing is even less likely.

Word family

Common derived forms

usah
don't; do not; no need

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.