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act in Malay

pura-pura

/ækt/

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act in Malay: pura-pura, lakon, perbuatan, tindakan. In English, act means something done, a deed.

Malay words for act

display of behaviour
pura-pura
deed
perbuatan, tindakan
statute
akta
process of doing
lakon
drama: division of theatrical performance
babak
to do something
tindak
to perform a theatrical role
lakon

English meaning of act

  1. noun Something done, a deed.
  2. noun Actuality.
  3. noun Something done once and for all, as distinguished from a work.
  4. noun A product of a legislative body, a statute.

Full definition of act

act in a sentence

  • He was caught in the act of stealing.
  • The pivotal moment in the play was in the first scene of the second act.
  • Which act did you prefer? The soloist or the band?

Synonyms of act

act in other languages

Questions about act in Malay

What is the meaning of act in Malay?
Act in Malay is pura-pura, lakon, perbuatan, tindakan.
Apakah maksud act dalam bahasa Melayu?
Act: pura-pura, lakon, perbuatan, tindakan.
What does act mean in English?
Act means something done, a deed.

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