Bahasa Melayu

besi

Bahasa Melayu

English

iron, metal, steel

Besi is a hard metal used for tools, construction, and many everyday objects.

بسي

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Besi pagar itu sudah berkarat.

    The fence iron has rusted.

  2. Ayah membeli paku besi untuk membaiki meja.

    Father bought iron nails to fix the table.

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What does “iron” mean in Malay?

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besi

Besi is the common Malay word for iron.

Word family

Common derived forms

bes
made of iron
besan
iron-like; made of iron

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.