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if only in Malay

sekira

if only in Malay: sekira, semoga, kalaulah. In English, if only means used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see if, only.

Malay words for if only

signifies a wish or desire for the present or the future
sekira, semoga, kalaulah

English meaning of if only

  1. conjunction Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see if, only.
  2. conjunction I wish that; would (that) (archaic). Signifies a wish or desire for the present or the future.
  3. conjunction I wish that; would (that) (archaic). Signifies a regret about an action in the past.
  4. conjunction Even if for no other reason than; only just.

Full definition of if only

if only in a sentence

  • It made me feel better, if only for a moment.
  • It won't be much fun if only guys turn up to the party.
  • If only I could win the lottery.

Synonyms of if only

if only in other languages

Questions about if only in Malay

What is the meaning of if only in Malay?
If only in Malay is sekira, semoga, kalaulah.
Apakah maksud if only dalam bahasa Melayu?
If only: sekira, semoga, kalaulah.
What does if only mean in English?
If only means used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see if, only.

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