Bahasa Melayu

bajan

Bahasa Melayu

English

bowl, basin

A round, deep container used for holding food, water, or other things, especially in literary usage.

باجن

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Dalam cerita lama itu, air dibawa dalam sebuah bajan besar.

    In the old story, water was carried in a large basin.

  2. Ibu menyimpan bunga kering dalam bajan kaca.

    Mother kept the dried flowers in a glass bowl.

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bajan

This form is often found in older or literary usage.

Word family

Common derived forms

baji
wedge

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.