Bahasa Melayu
hyena
English
hyena, hyaena, dubuk
A wild animal that looks like a dog and is known for scavenging.
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Dubuk itu berjalan berhati-hati di tepi sungai pada waktu malam.
The hyena walked carefully along the riverbank at night.
Penjaga zoo itu memberi makan hyena di kandang khas.
The zookeeper fed the hyena in a special enclosure.
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What does “hyena” mean in Malay?
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dubuk
It is a wild scavenging animal.
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