Bahasa Melayu
makan
English
eat, consume, wear away
To take food into the body, or to use something up gradually by wearing it away.
ماكن
Examples
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Adik sudah makan nasi lemak sebelum ke sekolah.
Younger sibling ate nasi lemak before going to school.
Air laut boleh makan tebing itu sedikit demi sedikit.
Sea water can wear away that bank little by little.
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makan
The clearest core meaning here is the common verb for eating.
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