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shall in Malay

akan

/ʃæl/

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Early/ʃaʊ̯l/

shall in Malay: akan. In English, shall means used before a verb to indicate the simple future tense in the first person singular or plural.

Malay words for shall

indicating the simple future tense
akan

English meaning of shall

  1. verb Used before a verb to indicate the simple future tense in the first person singular or plural.
  2. verb Used similarly to indicate determination or obligation in the second and third persons singular or plural.
  3. verb Used in questions with the first person singular or plural to suggest a possible future action.
  4. verb To owe.

Full definition of shall

shall in a sentence

  • I shall sing in the choir tomorrow.
  • I hope that we shall win the game.
  • (determination): You shall go to the ball!; He shall be given a fair trial.

Questions about shall in Malay

What is the meaning of shall in Malay?
Shall in Malay is akan.
Apakah maksud shall dalam bahasa Melayu?
Shall: akan.
What does shall mean in English?
Shall means used before a verb to indicate the simple future tense in the first person singular or plural.

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