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adakah

Question particle

Intermediateparticle

Definition

Introduces a formal yes/no question.

Example

Adakah anda boleh berbahasa Melayu?

Do you speak Malay?

Etymology

'Adakah' is a combination of 'ada' (to be) and the particle 'kah', used to form yes/no questions in Malay. It has roots in classical Malay grammar.

How & Where It’s Used

'Adakah' is commonly used in formal contexts, particularly in writing and speeches, to introduce questions requiring affirmation or negation.

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