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Indonesian
Etymology
From Malay usah.
Pronunciation
Adjective
usah
- it is not necessary
Usage notes
Always used in the negative form "tidak usah".
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Malay
Etymology
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Pronunciation
Adjective
usah (Jawi spelling اوسه)
- it is not necessary; there is no need
Usage notes
Almost always used in the negative form "tidak usah". However, some examples have lost the preceding negation (the third phase of Jespersen's cycle) For example, Melayu, usah jadi Melayu layu. Usah. "Malays, don't be lazy Malays. Never".
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