Bahasa Melayu
jazirah
English
peninsula
A piece of land almost surrounded by water, with only one side joined to the mainland.
جزيرح
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Semenanjung itu terkenal dengan pantai yang cantik.
The peninsula is known for its beautiful beaches.
Mereka bercuti di sebuah jazirah yang tenang.
They went on holiday to a quiet peninsula.
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What does “peninsula” mean in Malay?
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jazirah
It refers to land mostly surrounded by water.
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