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kerana


Meanings
  • subordinating conjunction

    A Malay word meaning 'because' or 'due to'.

    - "Dia tidak datang kerana hujan. (He didn't come because of the rain.)"

Variants
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kern , kerne , kernes , kerns
Etymology
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From the Malay language, derived from the Proto-Malayan word *keran, which means 'reason' or 'cause'.


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  1. The Malay word 'kerana' is used more frequently than the English word 'because' in everyday conversation.

  2. The word 'kerana' is a crucial part of the Malay language and is essential for understanding the meaning and flow of sentences.


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  1. Reason: The cause or explanation for something.


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In Malay literature and poetry, 'kerana' is often used to express the cause or reason for an action or situation. It is an essential conjunction in the Malay language and plays a crucial role in connecting ideas and clauses.

How to Memorize "kerana"

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  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'kerana' with the English word 'because'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the first letter of the word 'kerana' as 'K' for 'because'.


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