Bahasa Melayu

lada

Bahasa Melayu

English

pepper

A spicy seasoning made from pepper seeds or fruits, used to add heat and flavour to food.

لادا

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Ibu menambah lada ke dalam sup.

    Mother added pepper to the soup.

  2. Dia suka rasa lada dalam masakannya.

    He likes the peppery taste in his cooking.

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What does “pepper” mean in Malay?

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lada

It refers to the spice, not the plant name in every context.

Word family

Common derived forms

selada
lettuce; cress

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.