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Indonesian
Etymology
From Malay boleh, which is derived from an earlier form bulih. The derivation can be reconstructed from Proto-Malayic *mAɣ-ulih via these stages: *mAɣ-ulih > *mar-ulih > *bar-ulih > *bər-ulih > *brulih* > bulih > boleh, from which the verb was derived.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈbo.lɛh/
- Hyphenation: bo‧lèh
Verb
boleh
- may (to have permission to; to be permitted; to be enabled to)
- (rare) can (to know how to; to be able to)
- Synonym: bisa
- (dated) to get
- Synonyms: dapat, beroleh, peroleh
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Malay
Alternative forms
Etymology
From earlier bulih. The derivation can be reconstructed from Proto-Malayic *mAɣ-ulih via these stages: *mAɣ-ulih > *mar-ulih > *bar-ulih > *bər-ulih > *brulih* > bulih > boleh, from which the verb was derived.
Pronunciation
Verb
boleh (Jawi spelling بوليه)
- can (to be able to)
- Synonyms: reti, mampu, berkeupayaan, dapat
Saya boleh menyanyi.- I can sing.
- may (to have permission to)
Bolehkah saya pergi ke tandas?- May I go to the toilet?
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