Bahasa Melayu
mamak
English
address for an Indian Muslim, maternal uncle
Mamak is an address for an Indian Muslim man, and it can also mean maternal uncle.
مامق
Examples
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Mamak itu membuka kedai makan di hujung jalan.
The Indian Muslim man opened a food shop at the end of the road.
Kami selalu beraya di rumah mamak saya.
We always celebrate Hari Raya at my maternal uncle’s house.
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mamak
Also used as an address for an Indian Muslim man.
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