Malay dictionary

ada

rank #36

to have; to possess

Meanings

  1. 1
    to exist; there is/are
  2. 2
    to be at
  3. 3
    to have; to possess

Examples

  • Di sini ada taman permainan kecil.

    There is a small playground here.

  • Saya ada dua orang adik lelaki.

    I have two younger brothers.

  • Di dalam peti sejuk, ada susu dan telur.

    In the fridge, there is milk and eggs.

  • Adik saya ada di bilik bacaan sekarang.

    My younger sibling is at the reading room now.

  • Kami ada dua orang anak perempuan.

    We have two daughters.

  • Di belakang bangunan itu, ada sebuah kafe kecil.

    Behind that building, there is a small cafe.

Word network

FamilySynonyms
adato have; to possessberadato be located; to be s…terdapatthere is; there are; e…

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Word family

  • adaberadato be located; to be situated

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