Bahasa Melayu
anak
English
maiden, virgin, girl
A young unmarried woman, especially in the traditional or literary sense.
انق
Examples
Contoh ayat
Anak dara itu tinggal bersama keluarganya.
The maiden lived with her family.
Dalam cerita lama, anak dara itu sangat sopan.
In the old story, the maiden was very polite.
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What does “maiden” mean in Malay?
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anak dara
Anak dara is a traditional phrase for a maiden.
Word family
Common derived forms
- menanak
- to cook rice or other food by boiling or steaming
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