Bageimana
Definition & Context
How; an interrogative form asking about the state, manner, or condition of something in colonial-era Malay
Synonyms & Variants
bagaimana
Interrogative word to ask for manner or condition
gimana
Conversational or non-standard form of the word 'bagaimana'.
kumaha
Sundanese dialect form meaning how or the way of.
macam mana
A common interrogative form in Malaysian Malay or Riau Malay to ask about manner or condition.
piye
Interrogative word in the informal or ngoko level of the Javanese language.
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?)
Representative of real-world usage and contextual accuracy.
Verified Evidence1
Boekoe Soerat-Soerat (TH. A. Du Mosch) Boekoe Soerat-Soerat (TH. A. Du Mosch)
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