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wake up in Malay

bangun

/ˌweɪk ˈʌp/

wake up in Malay: bangun. In English, wake up means to stop sleeping; to awake.

Malay words for wake up

to (become) awake
bangun

English meaning of wake up

  1. verb To stop sleeping; to awake.
  2. verb To awaken somebody.
  3. verb To become more aware of a real-life situation; to concentrate on the matter in hand.

Full definition of wake up

wake up in a sentence

  • Wake your brother up; it's time for school.
  • Some businesses were slow to wake up to the importance of the Internet.
  • That's the third time you've made the same mistake. Wake up!

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Questions about wake up in Malay

What is the meaning of wake up in Malay?
Wake up in Malay is bangun.
Apakah maksud wake up dalam bahasa Melayu?
Wake up: bangun.
What does wake up mean in English?
Wake up means to stop sleeping; to awake.

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