Bahasa Melayu
menta
English
rutting, in heat
Menta describes an elephant that is in the breeding period and may become restless or aggressive.
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Pengawal zoo itu berhati-hati kerana gajah itu sedang menta.
The zookeeper was careful because the elephant was in rut.
Gajah menta biasanya lebih sukar dikawal.
An elephant in rut is usually harder to control.
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menta
It is used especially for an elephant in its breeding period.
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