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What is the difference between 'dapat' and 'boleh'
As a response to the question put forward by a reader named Suat Ling, I will answer her question in this post.For examination purposes, if a candidate is asked to choose between 'boleh' and 'dapat' then he or she has to know the different meanings o...
The difference between \'menambah\' and \'menambahkan\'
The difference between 'menambah' and 'menambahkan'The verb 'menambah' means to increase while 'menambahkan' means to add.Here are the correct usage for both verbs.1 Dia banyak membaca buku untuk menambah ilmu pengetahuannya. [He reads a lot of book...
Three Oral words in Malay
There are three oral words in Malay that I know of. They are cuma, kalau and jadi. These three words are usually used orally. Now look at the written words for them as listed below.1 The written word for cuma is hanya. In Malay, both are translated a...
The difference between 'kebanyakan orang' and 'orang kebanyakan'
In Malay, kebanyakan orang means 'most people'. You can construct a sentence such as the one below to bear out this meaning.Kebanyakan orang suka membeli barang yang murah.[Most people like to buy cheap things.]On the other hand, 'orang kebanyakan' m...
Balik kampung is wrong usage
Kata Kerja Tak Transitif (Intransitif Verbs) must be followed by suitable kata sendi nama (prepositions). Let us look at some sentences wrong constructed when kata kerja tak transitif are used.1 Saya tiada komen berkenaan perkara ini. [wrong] Say...
The correct use of 'segala'
The numerical word (kata bilangan) 'segala' is now used for non-human beings. In the olden texts, instances of 'segala' being used for human beings are very common. However, modern usage does not allow 'segala' to used for man. Look at the following ...
