Bahasa Melayu
hama
English
pest, mite, gnat
Hama is a small insect or parasite, or a pest that damages plants or animals.
هما
Examples
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Daun sayur itu rosak kerana diserang hama.
The vegetable leaves were damaged because they were attacked by pests.
Petani itu memeriksa tanaman untuk mencari hama.
The farmer checked the crops for pests.
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hama
It often refers to small pests that damage plants or animals.
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