Bahasa Melayu
melawan
English
to oppose, to compete against
To act against someone or something, or to compete with them.
ملاوان
Examples
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Mereka melawan pasukan jiran dalam perlawanan itu.
They competed against the neighbouring team in the match.
Dia berani melawan arahan yang tidak adil.
He dared to oppose an unfair order.
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melawan
Used when acting against a person, rule, or side.
Word family
Common derived forms
- berlawan
- competitive; having an opponent
- kelawan
- rattan cheek cord for buffalo
- lawan
- enemy; opponent; opposite
- berlawanan
- opposite; opposing
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