Bahasa Melayu
yakni
English
that is, namely
Used to introduce a clearer or more exact explanation of what was said before.
يعني
Examples
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Mereka pergi ke tiga negeri, yakni Perlis, Kedah dan Perak.
They went to three states, namely Perlis, Kedah and Perak.
Saya perlukan satu perkara, yakni masa.
I need one thing, that is, time.
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yakni
It is used to give a more exact explanation.
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