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futile in Malay

sia-sia

/ˈfjuː.taɪl/US/ˈfju.taɪl/

futile in Malay: sia-sia. In English, futile means incapable of producing results, useless; doomed not to be successful; not worth attempting.

Malay words for futile

incapable of producing results
sia-sia

English meaning of futile

  1. adjective Incapable of producing results, useless; doomed not to be successful; not worth attempting.
  2. adjective Insignificant; frivolous.

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Questions about futile in Malay

What is the meaning of futile in Malay?
Futile in Malay is sia-sia.
Apakah maksud futile dalam bahasa Melayu?
Futile: sia-sia.
What does futile mean in English?
Futile means incapable of producing results, useless; doomed not to be successful; not worth attempting.

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