Bahasa Melayu

membalau

Bahasa Melayu

English

confused, chaotic

To become mixed up, disordered, or chaotic.

ممبالاو

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Keadaan di bilik itu membalau selepas barang bertaburan.

    The room became chaotic after the things were scattered.

  2. Berita itu membalau fikiran kami sepanjang petang.

    The news left our thoughts in confusion all afternoon.

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What does “chaotic” mean in Malay?

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membalau

It describes a state of confusion or disorder.

Word family

Common derived forms

balau
a type of tree

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.