Saya memakai apron.

I am wearing an apron.

Breakdown of Saya memakai apron.

• saya: I
• memakai: to wear
• apron: an apron

Questions & Answers about Saya memakai apron.

Why is it memakai and not just pakai?

Pakai is the base word, and memakai is the verb form with the meN- prefix.

In careful or standard Malay, memakai sounds more complete in a full sentence:

• Saya memakai apron.

In everyday speech, people often shorten it to:

• Saya pakai apron.

So both can be heard, but memakai is generally the more standard form.

What exactly does memakai mean here?

Here, memakai means to wear.

It is commonly used for clothing and things worn on the body, such as:

• memakai baju = to wear clothes/shirt
• memakai kasut = to wear shoes
• memakai apron = to wear an apron

It can also mean to use in other contexts, depending on what follows.

Does Saya memakai apron mean I wear an apron or I am wearing an apron?