Bahasa Melayu
lanun
English
pirate, corsair, buccaneer
A pirate who attacks ships or steals at sea.
لانون
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Kisah lanun di laut itu sering diceritakan kepada kanak-kanak.
The story of the pirate at sea is often told to children.
Penduduk kampung bimbang akan serangan lanun.
The villagers were worried about a pirate attack.
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lanun
Refers to a sea robber.
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