Bahasa Melayu

kemarau

Bahasa Melayu

English

drought, dry season

A long period when there is little or no rain.

كماراو

Examples

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  1. Kemarau tahun ini menyebabkan parit menjadi kering.

    This year’s drought caused the drains to dry up.

  2. Petani risau apabila kemarau berpanjangan.

    Farmers worry when the dry season lasts too long.

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kemarau

It is a long dry period with little rain.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.