cakap

This is the 897th most frequent Malay word.


cakap

"Speak" or "talk."


In this sentence, 'cakap' refers to the act of speaking in a general sense.

Saya suka cara dia cakap.

I like the way he/she speaks.


Here, 'cakap' is used to indicate the ability to speak a language.

Dia boleh cakap dalam tiga bahasa.

He/she can speak in three languages.


In this case, 'cakap' serves as an introductory phrase or marker opening the discussion about a topic.

Cakap mengenai perancangan kita, apa pendapat awak?

Speaking about our plan, what is your opinion?