Bahasa Melayu

lebihan

Bahasa Melayu

English

excess, surplus, overspill

Lebihan is the amount that remains after the needed part is taken or used.

لبيهن

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Lebihan makanan itu disimpan dalam peti sejuk.

    The surplus food was kept in the fridge.

  2. Dia menggunakan lebihan kain untuk membuat beg kecil.

    She used the leftover cloth to make a small bag.

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What does “excess” mean in Malay?

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lebihan

Used for the extra part that remains.

Word family

Common derived forms

berlebihan
abundant or too much
kelebihan
excess or surplus
berlebih
excessive or superfluous

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.