Malay Word of the Day
bayar
/BA-yar/ • verb — 21st of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: to give money in exchange for goods or services; to settle a bill or debt
Examples
- Saya perlu bayar bil elektrik hari ini.
(I need to pay the electricity bill today.) - Bolehkah kamu bayar untuk tiket wayang?
(Can you pay for the movie tickets?) - Dia bayar wang pendahuluan untuk sewa bilik.
(He/She paid a deposit for renting the room.)
Synonyms
- membayar
- lunaskan
Used whenever someone gives money to settle a charge, debt, or purchase. The formal form is 'membayar.' Common compounds include 'bayar balik' (to pay back/repay) and 'bayar ansuran' (to pay in installments). In polite requests use phrases like 'Bolehkah anda bayar...' or responses like 'Saya akan bayar.'
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