Bahasa Melayu

bertulang

Bahasa Melayu

English

bony, with a frame

Having bones showing strongly, or having a frame supporting it.

برتولڠ

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Lelaki itu bertulang besar dan nampak kuat.

    The man is big-boned and looks strong.

  2. Kerusi bertulang besi itu tahan lama.

    The chair with an iron frame is durable.

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What does “bony” mean in Malay?

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bertulang

It describes someone or something with a bone-like frame or shape.

Word family

Common derived forms

tulang
bone

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.