Bahasa Melayu

gantian

Bahasa Melayu

English

replacement, substitute

Something that replaces another thing, or the act of replacing it.

ڬنتين

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Gantian alat itu akan tiba esok.

    The replacement for the tool will arrive tomorrow.

  2. Bahan gantian itu digunakan dalam kerja kraf.

    The substitute material was used in the craft work.

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What does “replacement” mean in Malay?

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gantian

It refers to something used in place of another.

Word family

Common derived forms

berganti
to replace or change; to take turns
ganti
replacement; substitute; change
mengganti
to change; to substitute; to replace or repay
menggantikan
to take over; to replace; to relieve; to succeed

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.