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What is the difference between mengapa and kenapa ?Feel free to just provide example sentences.
What is the difference between mengapa and kenapa ?Feel free to just provide example sentences.
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It's practically the same, but "Mengapa" is used in formal conversations, while "Kenapa" is used in casual conversations.
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both mean "why". mengapa is the standard of inonesian bcs it be in big dictionaty of bahasa. kenapa is unstrandard word. nah its like -dont know- official word, same as mengapa. and dunno- same as kenapa-unofficial word
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oh ya. would u like to guide me in learning english. in return i will teach you bahasa. how?
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For me the difference is, mengapa is more demanding or strong will to know the reason of something.
For example: Mengapa kamu membunuhnya? (Why did you kill her?)
While it's true 'mengapa' is rarely used in casual situation, 'kenapa' could also use in formal situation, not just casual.
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