Bahasa Melayu

Melayu

Bahasa Melayu

English

Malay, Malay Muslim

Malay refers to the Malay people, language, or culture.

ملايو

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Dia fasih bertutur dalam bahasa Melayu.

    He speaks Malay fluently.

  2. Keluarga itu mengamalkan adat Melayu.

    That family practises Malay customs.

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What does “Malay” mean in Malay?

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Melayu

Refers to the Malay people or language.

Word family

Common derived forms

layu
wilt; sleepy; pale and drawn

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.