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fail in Malay

gagal

/feɪl/

fail in Malay: gagal. In English, fail means to be unsuccessful.

Malay words for fail

intransitive: be unsuccessful
gagal

English meaning of fail

  1. verb To be unsuccessful.
  2. verb Not to achieve a particular stated goal. (Usage note: The direct object of this word is usually an infinitive.).
  3. verb To neglect.
  4. verb Of a machine, etc.: to cease to operate correctly.

Full definition of fail

fail in a sentence

  • Throughout my life, I have always failed.
  • The truck failed to start.
  • The report fails to take into account all the mitigating factors.

Synonyms of fail

All synonyms of fail

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Questions about fail in Malay

What is the meaning of fail in Malay?
Fail in Malay is gagal.
Apakah maksud fail dalam bahasa Melayu?
Fail: gagal.
What does fail mean in English?
Fail means to be unsuccessful.

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