Bahasa Melayu

biji

Bahasa Melayu

English

seed, grain, counter for small round items

A small hard part of a plant that can grow into a new plant, and also a counting word for small round things.

بيجي

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Dia menanam biji mangga di halaman.

    He planted a mango seed in the yard.

  2. Ada tiga biji epal di atas meja.

    There are three apples on the table.

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What does “seed” mean in Malay?

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biji

It can mean a seed and also a counting word for small items.

Word family

Common derived forms

bijan
sesame; sesame seed

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.