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Usages of nak
Saya nak makan sekarang.
I want to eat now.
Bila awak lapar, awak nak makan cepat, kan?
When you are hungry, you want to eat quickly, right?
Awak pasti nak kopi atau teh?
Are you sure you want coffee or tea?
Lusa saya nak tumpang kereta awak ke mesyuarat, boleh?
The day after tomorrow I want to hitch a ride in your car to the meeting, can I?
Test yourself: What does nak mean?
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