main

Word tier 1

Meanings

  1. 1
    to play; to engage in play or a gameVerb

Examples

  • Kanak-kanak main bola di halaman rumah.A1

    The children play ball in the yard at home.

  • Saya suka main catur dengan rakan-rakan.A2

    I like to play chess with friends.

Word family

Root word

mainto play; to engage in play or a game

Derived words

  • bermainber-to play
  • pemainpe-player; a person who plays a game or sport
  • mainan-antoy; plaything
  • mainkan-kanto play something
  • dimainkandi-root-kanto be played (of songs, videos)
  • memainkanmeN-root-kanto play something
  • permainanpeR-root-angame; play; a structured activity for fun or competition
  • mempermainkanmemper-root-kanto toy with, exploit, or manipulate someone, their feelings, trust, or a situation

All examples

to play; to engage in play or a gameVerb

  • Kanak-kanak main bola di halaman rumah.A1

    The children play ball in the yard at home.

  • Saya suka main catur dengan rakan-rakan.A2

    I like to play chess with friends.

  • Adik main congkak dengan sepupunya.A2

    My younger sibling plays congkak with their cousin.

  • Mereka suka main di taman pada waktu petang.A1

    They like to play in the park in the evening.

  • Bila kita nak main bola tampar di pantai?A2

    When are we going to play beach volleyball?

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