Bahasa Melayu

khatan

Bahasa Melayu

English

circumcision, circumcise

Khatan means the act of circumcising, especially as a religious or cultural practice.

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  1. Adik saya akan menjalani khatan hujung minggu ini.

    My younger sibling will have a circumcision this weekend.

  2. Ramai budak lelaki mengikuti upacara khatan di kampung itu.

    Many boys took part in the circumcision ceremony in that village.

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khatan

It refers to the circumcision ceremony or practice.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.