demi

This is the 444th most frequent Malay word.


demi

"For the sake of."


Here, 'demi' is used to indicate the purpose or intent behind an action, translated as 'in order to'.

Saya berusaha keras demi mencapai kejayaan.

I strive hard in order to achieve success.


In this sentence, 'demi' conveys the reason or motivation behind the action, translated as 'for the sake of'.

Dia sanggup berkorban demi keluarga.

He is willing to sacrifice for the sake of his family.


Here, 'demi' is applied to show importance or consideration, roughly translated as 'in consideration of'.

Demi masa, kami akan bermula tepat pada waktunya.

In consideration of time, we will start on time.