Meaning of apa | Babel Free

Definitions

1. What:
2. An expression of surprise or disbelief.
3. What do you want? An abrupt, usually unfriendly enquiry as to what a person desires.
4. What did you say? I beg your pardon? This usage is often considered impolite, with the more polite "Maaf?" or "Sori?" preferred.
5. 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?

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