Bahasa Melayu

intan

Bahasa Melayu

English

diamond, darling, beloved

A precious gem, or a term of affection for someone loved.

اينتن

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Cincin itu dihiasi sebutir intan kecil.

    The ring was decorated with a small diamond.

  2. Nenek memanggil cucunya intan hati.

    Grandmother called her grandchild her darling.

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intan

It can also be used as a loving term for someone dear.

Word family

Common derived forms

inti
the main part; essence

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.