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Bageimana

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Indonesian•1 meaning found
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neutral
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Old Indonesian / Malay
Topic: Old Indonesian / Malay. The category or sphere of life where this word is used.
national
Region: national. Specifies the geographical origin or local dialect area.
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Definition & Context

How; an interrogative form asking about the state, manner, or condition of something in colonial-era Malay

Usage Notes or Etymology

The form “bageimana” is a variation in spelling or transcription of “bagaimana” commonly found in classical Malay literature and colonial-era conversations.

Real-world Usage

Bageimana kabar saudara hari ini? (Bagaimana kabar Anda hari ini?)

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Verified Evidence1

  • Boekoe Soerat-Soerat (TH. A. Du Mosch)
    Boekoe Soerat-Soerat (TH. A. Du Mosch)

    Boekoe Soerat-Soerat (TH. A. Du Mosch)

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