Bahasa Melayu

wajib

Bahasa Melayu

English

compulsory, must, required

Wajib means something must be done because it is compulsory.

واجب

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Memakai topi keledar ialah perkara wajib bagi penunggang motosikal.

    Wearing a helmet is compulsory for motorcycle riders.

  2. Kelas itu wajib dihadiri oleh semua pelajar.

    That class must be attended by all students.

Quick check

What does “compulsory” mean in Malay?

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compulsory

It means required or must.

Word family

Common derived forms

mewajibkan
to make compulsory; to require

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.