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kepunyaan siapa

Whose

Intermediatepronoun

Definition

Used to ask about ownership; casually siapa punya.

Example

Beg ini kepunyaan siapa?

Whose bag is this?

Etymology

'Kepunyaan siapa' directly translates to 'whose' in Malay, originating from 'punya' (to have) and 'siapa' (who), demonstrating ownership questions.

How & Where It’s Used

'Kepunyaan siapa' is primarily used in spoken Malay in informal inquiries regarding possession, suitable for personal interactions.

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