Meaning of apa | Babel Free
ˈapəDefinitions
- 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.
Examples
“Apa, itu jawapan yang betul?”
What, that's the correct answer?
“Apa? Aku ada hal lain lah.”
What? I have other business to attend to.
“— Saya nak yang eerrrrrr mmmm ... — Apa?”
— I want the eerrrrrr mmmm ... — What?
“Dia, apa, doktor, kan?”
He is, what, a doctor, right?
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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