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Meaning of alamak | Babel Free

Interjection CEFR C2
[ˌɑlɑˈmɑʔ]

Definitions

Oh dear (expression of shock or dismay)

Malaysia, Singapore, colloquial

Examples

““Aiyo! Nearly langgar leh! So scary ah! Alamak! Why you go so fast!” he is heard exclaiming to a companion in his car.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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