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Mengapa meaning in English
mengapa means why (formal) in Indonesian. Pronounced mehng-AH-pah.
Hear mengapa
Example sentence
Mengapa kamu menangis?
Why are you crying?
How mengapa is used
Formal 'why?'. Everyday: 'kenapa'. Both work but 'kenapa' is what you'll hear in conversation.
mengapa in real dialogue
These lines show how the word is used naturally inside complete Indonesian conversations:
- Mengapa Anda tertarik bekerja di sini?
Why are you interested in working here?
From Wawancara Kerja