Bahasa Melayu
jantan
English
male, masculine, valiant
Used for a male person or animal, or for something that is shaped like the male side of a fitting; also used for brave and strong in style.
جنتن
Examples
Contoh ayat
Anak kambing itu ialah jantan.
That goat kid is male.
Dia dikenali sebagai orang yang jantan dan berani.
He is known as a man who is brave and bold.
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What does “male” mean in Malay?
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jantan
It is used for male animals, people, and some matching parts.
Word family
Common derived forms
- berjantan
- live with a man without marriage
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