Bahasa Melayu
gembala
English
shepherd, herdsman, animal keeper
Gembala is a person who looks after and guides animals, especially livestock.
ڬمبالا
Examples
Contoh ayat
Gembala itu membawa kambingnya pulang ke kandang.
The shepherd brought his goats home to the pen.
Seorang gembala menjaga ternak di padang rumput.
A herdsman looked after the livestock in the meadow.
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What does “shepherd” mean in Malay?
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gembala
Gembala is a person who tends animals such as sheep or goats.
Word family
Common derived forms
- menggembala
- to herd; to tend; to look after animals
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