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not in Malay

tidak

/nɒt/

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British/nɔt/

not in Malay: tidak, bukan, tak. In English, not means negates the meaning of the modified verb.

Malay words for not

negates meaning of another word
tidak, bukan
And not
bukan
Translations
tidak, tak
unary negation function
tak

English meaning of not

  1. adverb Negates the meaning of the modified verb.
  2. adverb To no degree.
  3. adverb Used to indicate the opposite or near opposite, often in a form of understatement.
  4. adverb Used before a determiner phrase, a pronominal phrase etc. to convey a negative attitude (e.g. denial, sadness, anger) towards something.

Full definition of not

not in a sentence

  • Did you take out the trash? — No, I did not. I do not think it was my turn, was it?
  • Not knowing any better, I went ahead.
  • It was felt desirable that she not leave school before fourteen.

Synonyms of not

not in other languages

Questions about not in Malay

What is the meaning of not in Malay?
Not in Malay is tidak, bukan, tak.
Apakah maksud not dalam bahasa Melayu?
Not: tidak, bukan, tak.
What does not mean in English?
Not means negates the meaning of the modified verb.

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