No. 483 in Malay

bekalan

"Bekalan" means "supply" or "provision" in English.

In a sentence

Saya membeli bekalan makanan dari pasar.
I bought a supply of food from the market.
In this sentence, 'bekalan' refers to a stock or supply, specifically of food items.
Bekalan elektrik terganggu akibat ribut malam tadi.
The electrical supply was disrupted due to last night's storm.
Here, 'bekalan' is used to denote the provision of electricity.
Waktu belajar yang teratur adalah bekalan penting untuk kejayaan.
Having a regular study schedule is an essential foundation for success.
In this context, 'bekalan' metaphorically represents a preparation or essential basis.

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