Indonesian edit

Etymology edit

From Malay membeli, from Classical Malay membeli. Equivalent to meng- +‎ beli.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /məm.be.li/
  • Hyphenation: mem‧be‧li

Verb edit

membeli (passive dibeli)

  1. to buy, to obtain (something) in exchange for money or goods
    Dia membeli sekilo beras.
    She bought a kilo of rice.
    Aku pergi untuk membeli makanan.
    I'm going to go buy some food.
  2. to buy, to obtain by some sacrifice.

Further reading edit