Bahasa Melayu
mertua
English
parents-in-law
The parents of one's husband or wife.
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Mertua mereka datang berkunjung pada hujung minggu.
Their parents-in-law came to visit on the weekend.
Dia tinggal berdekatan dengan mertua selepas berkahwin.
She lived near her parents-in-law after getting married.
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mertua
Refers to the parents of one's spouse.
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