Malay dictionary

bacakan

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to read something to or for someone else

Meanings

  1. 1
    to recite or read for an audience
  2. 2
    to read something to or for someone else

Examples

  • Ayah bacakan surat itu untuk nenek yang tidak nampak.

    Father read that letter for grandmother who cannot see.

  • Kakak bacakan adik sebuah buku cerita sebelum tidur.

    Older sister read a storybook to her younger sibling before bed.

  • Tolong bacakan label pada botol ubat ini.

    Please read the label on this medicine bottle.

  • Dia bacakan senarai ramuan itu kepada kawannya yang sedang memasak.

    He read the list of ingredients to his friend who was cooking.

  • Peguam itu bacakan wasiat terakhir si mati di hadapan keluarga.

    The lawyer read out the deceased's last will in front of the family.

  • Sila bacakan nama pemenang bagi kategori utama malam ini.

    Please read out the name of the winner for tonight's main category.

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