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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

  1. adjective Having the necessary powers or the needed resources to accomplish a task.
  2. adjective Free from constraints preventing completion of task; permitted to; not prevented from.
  3. adjective Gifted with skill, intelligence, knowledge, or competence.
  4. adjective Legally qualified or competent.

Full definition of able

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.

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