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Verbs | Kata Kerja (Does not change with tense )

Kata Kerja Verb Pronounciation Example
Cakap (Bercakap) Speak/tell ChaKaap  
makan/minum eat/drink    
belajar Learn Blajar  
Tidur Sleep   Dia tidur di rumah kawannya.
He sleeps at his friend’s house.
baca read Bacha  
Tulis write    
Buka Open   Swara, tolong buka tingkap.
Swara, please open the window.
Ibu membuka pintu.
Mother opens the door.
Tutup close/switch-off    
Pakai Wear    
Buat Do   Saya nak buat kerja, jadi tolong jangan ganggu saya.
I want to do my work, so please do not disturb me.
Awak tengah buat apa?
What are you doing?
Jalan Walk    
Pergi Go    
Datang come    
Hendak(nak) Want Nuck Saya nak pergi keluar. Awak mahu ikut? I want to go out. Do you want to come along? (Hendak is synonymous with the Malay word mahu, which also refers to the verb want.)