apa
“apa” is a Malay word. Its 8 meanings in English:
- What:
- An expression of surprise or disbelief.
- What do you want? An abrupt, usually unfriendly enquiry as to what a person desires.
- What did you say? I beg your pardon? This usage is often considered impolite, with the more polite "Maaf?" or "Sori?" preferred.
- Indicating a guess or approximation, or a pause to try to recall information.
- Used as an interrogative pronoun.
- Used as a relative pronoun.
- Used to inquire about a fact; "is it the case that…", "is it that…".
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