Malay dictionary

membeli

rank #769

to acquire goods or services by paying money

Meanings

  1. 1
    to acquire goods or services by paying money
  2. 2
    to win over or gain loyalty and affection
  3. 3
    to bribe or corrupt someone for personal gain

Examples

  • Ali membeli sepasang kasut sukan di pusat beli-belah itu.

    Ali bought a pair of sports shoes at that shopping mall.

  • Saya membeli nasi lemak untuk sarapan pagi tadi.

    I bought nasi lemak for breakfast this morning.

  • Kita haruslah bijak membeli barang berkeperluan harian agar tidak membazir.

    We must be wise in buying daily {{necessary}} items to avoid waste.

  • Dia dituduh cuba membeli undi dengan memberikan wang kepada pengundi.

    He was accused of trying to bribe votes by giving money to voters.

  • Kontraktor itu cuba membeli pegawai kerajaan tersebut untuk mendapatkan tender projek.

    The contractor tried to bribe the government official to secure the project tender.

  • Sikap peramah guru itu berjaya membeli jiwa murid-muridnya yang nakal.

    The teacher's friendly attitude managed to win over the souls of his naughty students.

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