Bahasa Melayu

bayan

Bahasa Melayu

English

parrot, parakeet

A bird with a curved beak and bright feathers that can often mimic sounds.

بيان

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Bayan itu bertenggek di dahan pokok.

    The parrot perched on the tree branch.

  2. Kanak-kanak itu ketawa melihat bayan berwarna hijau.

    The children laughed when they saw the green parakeet.

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What does “parrot” mean in Malay?

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bayan

The usual Malay word for this bird is “bayan”.

Word family

Common derived forms

kebayan
a fairy godmother
bay
bay leaf
bayi
baby; young child

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.