Malay · Question Words
adakah
Question particle
Intermediateparticle
Definition
Introduces a formal yes/no question.
Example
Adakah anda boleh berbahasa Melayu?
Do you speak Malay?
Etymology
'Adakah' is a combination of 'ada' (to be) and the particle 'kah', used to form yes/no questions in Malay. It has roots in classical Malay grammar.
How & Where It’s Used
'Adakah' is commonly used in formal contexts, particularly in writing and speeches, to introduce questions requiring affirmation or negation.