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Usages of terpaksa
Saya terpaksa berhenti sekejap kerana saya terlupa membawa botol air.
I have to stop for a while because I accidentally forgot to bring a water bottle.
Saya terpaksa naik basikal kerana kereta saya rosak.
I have to ride a bicycle because my car is broken.
Pemain itu terpaksa berehat kerana kakinya sakit.
That player has to rest because his/her leg hurts.
Test yourself: What does terpaksa mean?
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