Bahasa Melayu

buaya

Bahasa Melayu

English

crocodile

Buaya is a large reptile that lives in rivers and swampy areas.

بوايا

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Buaya itu berjemur di tepi sungai pada waktu pagi.

    The crocodile was basking at the riverbank in the morning.

  2. Penduduk kampung berhati-hati kerana ada buaya berhampiran kawasan paya.

    The villagers were careful because there was a crocodile near the swamp area.

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buaya

A common animal word.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.