Questions & Answers about Dia boleh bernafas seperti biasa lagi.
Does dia mean he or she?
Yes. Dia can mean he or she. Malay does not normally mark gender in third-person singular pronouns the way English does.
So:
- Dia = he / she
- sometimes, depending on context, it can also be understood more generally as that person
You usually figure out the gender from context, earlier sentences, or real-world knowledge.
What does boleh mean here?
Here, boleh means can or is able to.
So in this sentence:
- Dia boleh bernafas... = He/She can breathe...
A useful point: boleh can also mean may / be allowed to in other contexts.
For example:
- Saya boleh masuk? = May I come in?
- Dia boleh berenang. = He/She can swim.
In your sentence, it clearly means ability, not permission.
Why is it bernafas and not just nafas?