bisa — meaning in English
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English meaning
- can verb To be able to do something, or to know how to do it.
- may verb Used to say that something is possible or might happen.
- poison noun A substance that can injure or kill a living thing if it enters the body.
- venom noun A poisonous substance produced by an animal, such as a snake or scorpion, and delivered through a bite or sting to attack prey or defend itself.
Senses
bisa is used for these senses in English:
- can (Manglish, Singlish, intransitive) To be fine or acceptable; to be possible; (with liao or already) to be enough. Often used in conjunction with a variety of clause-final particles, e.g., lah, meh or one, to express different attitudes towards the subject matter.
- may (modal auxiliary verb, defective) To have permission to, be allowed. Used in granting permission and in questions to make polite requests. [from 9th c.]
- poison A substance that is harmful or lethal to a living organism when ingested.
- venom An animal toxin intended for defensive or offensive use; a biological poison delivered by bite, sting, etc., to protect an animal or to kill its prey.
can — full definition
- verb To be able to do something, or to know how to do it.
- verb Used to say something is allowed or permitted.
- noun A sealed metal container, especially for food or drink.
- verb To preserve food by sealing it in an airtight can or jar.
- verb Informally, to dismiss someone from a job, or to scrap a plan.
may — full definition
- verb Used to say that something is possible or might happen.
- verb Used to politely ask for or give permission.
- verb Used to express a wish or hope.
- name The fifth month of the year, between April and June.
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