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about in Malay

tentang

/əˈbɐʊ̯t//əˈbaʊ̯t/

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about in Malay: tentang, mengenai, berkaitan dengan, berkenaan dengan. In English, about means in a circle around; all round; on every side of; on the outside of; around.

Malay words for about

concerning
tentang, mengenai, berkaitan dengan, berkenaan dengan, darihal

English meaning of about

  1. preposition In a circle around; all round; on every side of; on the outside of; around.
  2. preposition Over or upon different parts of; through or over in various directions; here and there in; to and fro in; throughout.
  3. preposition See about to.
  4. preposition On the point or verge of.

Full definition of about

about in a sentence

  • The snake was coiled about his ankle.
  • Rubbish was strewn about the place.
  • The children were running about the room.

Synonyms of about

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Questions about about in Malay

What is the meaning of about in Malay?
About in Malay is tentang, mengenai, berkaitan dengan, berkenaan dengan.
Apakah maksud about dalam bahasa Melayu?
About: tentang, mengenai, berkaitan dengan, berkenaan dengan.
What does about mean in English?
About means in a circle around; all round; on every side of; on the outside of; around.

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