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Breakdown of Saya juga mahu tanya guru tentang anak kecil itu.
saya
I
itu
that
mahu
to want
juga
also
anak
the child
kecil
small
tanya
to ask
guru
the teacher
tentang
about
Questions & Answers about Saya juga mahu tanya guru tentang anak kecil itu.
Which word in the sentence means I?
The word Saya means I or me in Malay.
Why is juga used?
juga translates to also, and it is placed after Saya to emphasize an additional action or the speaker’s intention beyond something else they have in mind.
What is the difference between mahu and ingin?
Both mahu and ingin mean want, but mahu is more direct and casual, while ingin can sound slightly more polite or formal depending on the context.
How is tentang used in this sentence?
tentang means about or regarding. It introduces the topic that the speaker wants to address with the teacher—in this case, the anak kecil (little child).
Why do we say anak kecil itu instead of just anak itu?
When you say anak kecil, you emphasize that it is a young or small child. Adding itu (that) specifies which child is being referred to, giving the sentence more clarity.
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