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zaim


Meanings
  • Interjection

    A Malay word for 'yes' or 'agree'.

    - "Saya mencintai hobby anda. Zaim, saya akan beli buku tersebut. (I love your hobby. Yes, I will buy that book.)"

Variants
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zayin , zayins
Etymology
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The Malay word 'zaim' is derived from the Old Javanese word 'sain' which means 'agree' or 'consent'.


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  1. The word 'zaim' is also used in Indonesian and Javanese languages.

  2. The Malay language has a rich vocabulary for expressing agreement and affirmation, including 'zaim', 'ya', 'ijin', and 'tolak' for 'no'.


Related Concepts
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  1. Ya: Another Malay word for 'yes' or 'agree'. It is a more formal alternative to 'zaim'.


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In Malay culture, the word 'zaim' is commonly used in everyday conversations to express agreement or affirmation. It is also used in formal settings such as business meetings and legal proceedings.

How to Memorize "zaim"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a nodding head or a thumbs-up sign to represent the concept of 'agreement' or 'consent'. This can help you remember the meaning of 'zaim'.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'zaim' with the English word 'yes'. This can help you remember that 'zaim' means 'yes' or 'agree' in Malay.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Zebras Are Majestic Inagreeable Creatures'. The first letter of each word in the phrase corresponds to the first letter of the words 'Zaim', 'Are', 'Majestic', 'Inagreeable', and 'Creatures'. This can help you remember the meaning and pronunciation of 'zaim'.


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