Bahasa Melayu

melambang

Bahasa Melayu

English

symbolize, represent

To stand for something or show its meaning through a symbol.

ملامبڠ

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Warna putih melambang kebersihan dan kesucian.

    The colour white symbolizes cleanliness and purity.

  2. Bendera itu melambang semangat perpaduan rakyat.

    That flag represents the spirit of unity among the people.

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What does “symbolize” mean in Malay?

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melambang

It is used for something that stands for an idea or quality.

Word family

Common derived forms

lambang
symbol; sign
perlambangan
symbolism; representation

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.