Bahasa Melayu
berlawan
English
competitive, contending, having an opponent
Having an opponent or rival, or involving competition.
برلاون
Examples
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Pasukan itu sangat berlawan dalam kejohanan itu.
That team was very competitive in the tournament.
Dia bekerja keras kerana suasana perniagaan semakin berlawan.
He worked hard because the business environment was becoming more competitive.
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What does “competitive” mean in Malay?
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berlawan
Used for someone or something that has an opponent or rival.
Word family
Common derived forms
- melawan
- to oppose; to compete against
- berlawanan
- opposite; opposing
- perlawanan
- competition
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