Bahasa Melayu

wait

Bahasa Melayu

English

serve, wait on, attend

To serve someone food or drinks and attend to their needs.

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Pelayan itu melayani tetamu dengan sopan.

    The waiter served the guests politely.

  2. Ibu melayani jiran dengan minuman panas.

    Mother served the neighbour with a hot drink.

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melayani

This entry is for serving or waiting on someone.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.