No. 14 in Malay
adalah
"Adalah" means "is" or "are" in English, used to indicate equivalence or definition.
In a sentence
Ayah saya adalah seorang guru.
My father is a teacher.
'Adalah' is used as a linking verb to connect the subject 'ayah saya' with its complement 'seorang guru', indicating identity or profession.
Kepentingan membaca adalah meningkatkan ilmu pengetahuan.
The importance of reading is to increase knowledge.
'Adalah' is used to link the subject 'kepentingan membaca' with its explanation or purpose 'meningkatkan ilmu pengetahuan'.
Hubungan antara kedua negara itu adalah amat baik.
The relationship between the two countries is very good.
'Adalah' serves to emphasize the positive state of the subject 'hubungan antara kedua negara itu' with its predicate 'amat baik'.
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