Bahasa Melayu

yah

Bahasa Melayu

English

yes, right, indeed

An informal word used to agree or confirm something.

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. “Yah, saya setuju dengan cadangan itu,” kata Amir.

    “Yes, I agree with the suggestion,” said Amir.

  2. “Yah, itu memang jawapan yang betul,” jawab guru itu.

    “Yes, that is indeed the correct answer,” replied the teacher.

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What does “yes” mean in Malay?

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ya

It is the most common Malay equivalent for agreement.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.