No. 247 in Malay

memiliki

"Memiliki" means "to own" or "to possess."

In a sentence

Ali memiliki sebuah rumah yang indah.
Ali owns a beautiful house.
The word 'memiliki' is used here to indicate possession or ownership of an object, specifically a house.
Dia memiliki keupayaan untuk mempelajari bahasa dengan cepat.
He/she possesses the ability to learn languages quickly.
The term 'memiliki' in this sentence refers to having an abstract quality or capability.
Pelajar itu memiliki keberanian untuk bercakap di hadapan orang ramai.
The student has the courage to speak in front of a crowd.
In this context, 'memiliki' signifies holding or having a trait, particularly courage.

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