Usages of mau
Saya mau belajar di Indonesia.
I want to study in Indonesia.
Saya mau minum kopi di taman.
I want to drink coffee in the park.
Saya mau belanja di supermarket pagi ini.
I want to shop at the supermarket this morning.
Saya tidak mau kalah.
I don’t want to lose.
Cuaca buruk membuat saya tidak mau bersepeda.
Bad weather makes me not want to ride a bicycle.
Maaf, Pak, saya mau minta izin pulang lebih awal.
Sorry, Sir, I want to ask permission to go home early.
Dia tidak mau gagal lagi besok.
She/He does not want to fail again tomorrow.
Dia tidak mau boros uang; dia membayar tunai hanya saat ada diskon.
He/She does not want to be wasteful with money; he/she pays cash only when there is a discount.
Permisi, saya mau lewat sebentar di lorong.
Excuse me, I want to pass through the hallway for a moment.
Permisi, bolehkah saya lewat dulu? Saya mau mengejar bus.
Excuse me, may I pass first? I want to catch the bus.
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