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while in Malay

sambil

/ʍaɪl//wæl/

while in Malay: sambil, semasa, sementara. In English, while means an uncertain duration of time, a period of time.

Malay words for while

during the same time that
sambil, semasa, sementara

English meaning of while

  1. noun An uncertain duration of time, a period of time.
  2. noun An uncertain long period of time.
  3. noun An uncertain short moment.
  4. conjunction During the same time that.

Full definition of while

while in a sentence

  • He lectured for quite a long while.
  • It’s a long while since anyone lived there, so it’s a ruin now.
  • He was sleeping while I was singing.

Synonyms of while

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Questions about while in Malay

What is the meaning of while in Malay?
While in Malay is sambil, semasa, sementara.
Apakah maksud while dalam bahasa Melayu?
While: sambil, semasa, sementara.
What does while mean in English?
While means an uncertain duration of time, a period of time.

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