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di mana

Where

Beginneradverb

Definition

Used to ask about places.

Example

Di mana stesen kereta api?

Where is the train station?

Etymology

'Di mana' combines 'di', meaning 'at' or 'in', and 'mana', meaning 'where'. This combination illustrates spatial inquiry rooted in Malay linguistic structure.

How & Where It’s Used

'Di mana' is commonly used in both spoken and written Malay, applicable in a variety of contexts, from directions to locations, serving both formal and informal situations.

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