No. 781 in Malay

pakai

"Use" or "wear."

In a sentence

Saya suka pakai baju ini.
I like wearing this shirt.
The word 'pakai' here is used to mean 'wear' or 'put on' an article of clothing.
Tolong tempah kereta untuk dipakai esok.
Please reserve a car to be used tomorrow.
In this sentence, 'pakai' means 'use', referring to the utilization of an object.
Dia pakai alasan untuk mengelak dari masalah.
He used an excuse to avoid the issue.
Here, 'pakai' indicates the act of 'using' as in utilizing an abstract concept like an excuse.

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