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apakah

Question particle

Intermediateparticle

Definition

Introduces a formal yes/no question.

Example

Apakah Anda bisa bahasa Indonesia?

Do you speak Indonesian?

Etymology

'Apakah' serves as an interrogative particle in Indonesian, originating from Malay, used to indicate a yes/no question.

How & Where It’s Used

'Apakah' is primarily utilized in formal settings, particularly in written texts, and is often employed in academic and news contexts.

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