Malay Word of the Day
beli
/BE-li/ • verb — 14th of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: to buy; to purchase
Examples
- Saya beli buah di pasar.
(I bought fruit at the market.) - Boleh saya beli ini?
(Can I buy this?) - Saya akan beli tiket esok.
(I will buy the ticket tomorrow.)
Synonyms
- membeli
- mendapatkan
Beli is the everyday verb for purchasing goods or services. It is commonly used in conversations (e.g., "nak beli" for "want to buy") while ‚membeli' is the more formal form. Malay often omits tense markers, so time words (like "esok" or "semalam") show whether the action is past or future.
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