Malay dictionary
beli
to buy or purchase
Meanings
- 1to win over someone's affection or favor
- 2to buy or purchase
Examples
Saya mahu beli roti di kedai itu.
I want to buy bread at that shop.
Adik beli buku cerita di kedai buku semalam.
My younger brother bought a storybook at the bookstore yesterday.
Ayah beli sebuah kereta baru untuk kegunaan keluarga.
Father bought a new car for the family's use.
Ibu beli sayur-sayuran segar di pasar tani setiap pagi Sabtu.
Mother buys fresh vegetables at the farmers' market every Saturday morning.
Dia cuba beli hati gurunya dengan memberikan hadiah.
He tried to win over his teacher's heart by giving a gift.
Dia sentiasa bersikap jujur untuk beli kepercayaan rakan-rakannya.
He is always honest to win over his friends' trust.
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Word family
- belimembelito acquire goods or services by paying money
- belipembelibuyer; purchaser; customer
- belipembelianthe act or process of purchasing or buying something
- mem-+beli+-kanmembelikanto buy something for someone
- di-+belidibelito be purchased, acquired or obtained in exchange for money
- beli+-kanbelikanto buy something for someone
- ter-+beliterbeliaccidentally bought
- beli+-anbeliansomething that has been bought; a purchase or acquisition
- di-+beli+-kandibelikanto be bought (something) for (someone)
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