Bahasa Melayu

ketam

Bahasa Melayu

English

crab

A sea or river animal with a hard shell, ten legs, and claws.

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Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Ketam itu bergerak ke tepi pantai.

    The crab moved toward the beach.

  2. Ayah membeli ketam segar di pasar.

    Father bought fresh crabs at the market.

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What does “crab” mean in Malay?

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ketam

Use for the shellfish with claws and many legs.

Word family

Common derived forms

bertam
a well-known palm
taman
garden; park

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.