Bahasa Melayu

marsupial

Bahasa Melayu

English

marsupial, pouched animal, pouched mammal

An animal that carries its young in a pouch, like a kangaroo.

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Kanggaru ialah haiwan marsupial.

    A kangaroo is a marsupial animal.

  2. Anak haiwan berkantung itu membesar dalam kantung ibunya.

    The young of the pouched animal grows in its mother's pouch.

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What does “marsupial” mean in Malay?

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haiwan berkantung

It refers to an animal that carries its young in a pouch.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.