Bahasa Melayu
buta
English
illiterate, unable to read and write
Unable to read or write.
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Neneknya dulu buta huruf, tetapi kini boleh membaca surat.
His grandmother was once illiterate, but now she can read letters.
Program itu membantu orang dewasa yang buta huruf.
The programme helps adults who are illiterate.
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buta huruf
This phrase means unable to read and write.
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