Bahasa Melayu
basau
English
hard, tough, not tender
Basau means hard and not easily softened or tenderised.
باساو
Examples
Contoh ayat
Daging itu basau walaupun sudah dimasak lama.
The meat was still tough even though it had been cooked for a long time.
Ubi itu basau dan sukar dikunyah.
The tuber was hard and difficult to chew.
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What does “hard” mean in Malay?
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basau
In this sense, it means not soft or tender.
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