Bahasa Melayu
anak
English
foundling
A child who has been found and taken in, especially one whose parents are unknown.
انق
Examples
Contoh ayat
Bayi itu diserahkan kepada pihak berkuasa sebagai anak pungut.
The baby was handed over to the authorities as a foundling.
Keluarga itu membesarkan anak pungut dengan penuh kasih sayang.
The family raised the foundling with full affection.
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What does “foundling” mean in Malay?
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anak pungut
Anak pungut is the Malay phrase for a foundling.
Word family
Common derived forms
- menanak
- to cook rice or other food by boiling or steaming
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