Bahasa Melayu

ayam

Bahasa Melayu

English

rooster, cock

A ayam is a male chicken, especially one that crows.

ايم

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Ayam jantan itu berkokok pada awal pagi.

    The rooster crowed early in the morning.

  2. Petani itu memelihara seekor ayam jantan di reban.

    The farmer kept a rooster in the coop.

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What does “rooster” mean in Malay?

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ayam jantan

This sense refers to the male chicken.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.