Bahasa Melayu
lawan
English
enemy, opponent, foe
A person or side that fights against another person or side.
لاون
Examples
Contoh ayat
Dia menganggap pasukan itu sebagai lawannya.
He considered that team his opponent.
Tentera itu berjaya mengalahkan lawan mereka.
The army succeeded in defeating their enemy.
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What does “enemy” mean in Malay?
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lawan
Used for an opponent or hostile side.
Word family
Common derived forms
- berlawan
- to compete; to have an opponent
- melawan
- to oppose; to compete against
- berlawanan
- opposite; opposing
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