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maklum.

To know the intent, motives or character of; to understand.

6 characters2 syllables approx.Bahasa Indonesia language

Meaning & usage

verb/ˈmaʔlum/Standard-Indonesian[ˈmaʔ.lʊm]Standard-Indonesian/ˈmaklum/alternative[ˈmak̚.lʊm]alternative
  1. To know the intent, motives or character of; to understand.

    intransitive
Where this word comes from

Inherited from Malay maklum, from Arabic مَعْلُوم (maʕlūm).

adv/ˈmaʔlum/Standard-Indonesian[ˈmaʔ.lʊm]Standard-Indonesian/ˈmaklum/alternative[ˈmak̚.lʊm]alternative
  1. Understandably; for reasons that are easy to understand or sympathize with.

    colloquial
Where this word comes from

Inherited from Malay maklum, from Arabic مَعْلُوم (maʕlūm).

adj/ˈmaʔlum/Standard-Indonesian[ˈmaʔ.lʊm]Standard-Indonesian/ˈmaklum/alternative[ˈmak̚.lʊm]alternative
  1. well-informed

    uncommon
Where this word comes from

Inherited from Malay maklum, from Arabic مَعْلُوم (maʕlūm).

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