Bahasa Melayu

foster

Bahasa Melayu

English

adoptive, foster

Foster means related to someone by adoption or care, not by birth.

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Dia membesar bersama keluarga angkatnya.

    He grew up with his foster family.

  2. Ibu angkatnya menjaga dia dengan baik.

    His foster mother took good care of him.

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It refers to a child or family relation by care or adoption.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.