able in Malay
boleh
[ˈeɪ̯.bw]UK/ˈeɪ.bl̩/
able in Malay: boleh, dapat. In English, able means having the necessary powers or the needed resources to accomplish a task.
Malay words for able
- skillful
- boleh
- permitted to
- dapat
English meaning of able
- adjective Having the necessary powers or the needed resources to accomplish a task.
- adjective Free from constraints preventing completion of task; permitted to; not prevented from.
- adjective Gifted with skill, intelligence, knowledge, or competence.
- adjective Legally qualified or competent.
able in a sentence
- She is able to lift the box without assistance.
- In a democratic world you'd be able to say what you thought wherever you were.
- I'll see you as soon as I'm able.
Synonyms of able
able in other languages
Questions about able in Malay
- What is the meaning of able in Malay?
- Able in Malay is boleh, dapat.
- Apakah maksud able dalam bahasa Melayu?
- Able: boleh, dapat.
- What does able mean in English?
- Able means having the necessary powers or the needed resources to accomplish a task.
Source and license
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