Bahasa Melayu

grammar

Bahasa Melayu

English

grammar, linguistics, language rules

The system of rules for how words are formed and used in a language.

Examples

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  1. Guru itu mengajar tatabahasa dengan jelas.

    The teacher taught grammar clearly.

  2. Dia membetulkan nahu dalam karangannya.

    He corrected the grammar in his essay.

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What does “grammar” mean in Malay?

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tatabahasa

It refers to the rules of a language.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.