Bahasa Melayu
bayan
English
parrot, parakeet
A bird with a curved beak and bright feathers that can often mimic sounds.
بيان
Examples
Contoh ayat
Bayan itu bertenggek di dahan pokok.
The parrot perched on the tree branch.
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”.
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