Bahasa Melayu
benteng
English
fort, fortress, embankment
A strong built structure used for defence, or a raised bank that holds back water or land.
بينتيڠ
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Pasukan itu berkumpul di belakang benteng kota.
The group gathered behind the city fort.
Batu besar itu menjadi benteng yang menahan ombak.
The large rocks formed an embankment that held back the waves.
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benteng
Benteng can refer to a fort or a defensive structure.
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