No. 211 in Malay
ismail
"Ismail" is a Malay proper noun, equivalent to the name "Ishmael" in English, often used as a male given name.
In a sentence
Ismail sedang membaca buku di perpustakaan.
Ismail is reading a book in the library.
Here, 'Ismail' is used as a proper noun, referring to a person's name.
Ismail suka bermain bola sepak.
Ismail likes playing football.
In this sentence, 'Ismail' once again identifies an individual participating in an activity.
Kita akan berbincang mengenai sejarah Nabi Ismail.
We will discuss the history of Prophet Ismail.
In this sentence, 'Ismail' refers to a historical or religious figure, emphasizing its contextual use depending on the subject matter.
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