Bahasa Melayu

maternity

Bahasa Melayu

English

maternity, motherhood, pregnant woman, woman in labour

The state of being a mother, or a woman who is pregnant or giving birth.

Examples

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  1. Dia ditempatkan di hospital bersalin untuk menerima rawatan maternity.

    She was placed in the maternity hospital for treatment.

  2. Kehadiran keluarga membuatkan ibu yang sedang maternity itu lebih tenang.

    The family’s presence made the mother who was in labour feel calmer.

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What does “maternity” mean in Malay?

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ibu, keibuan, perempuan yang mengandung atau bersalin

It refers to motherhood, pregnancy, or childbirth.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.