Bahasa Melayu
mine
English
mine, land mine, source, origin
An explosive device hidden in the ground, or a place where minerals or other resources are taken out.
Examples
Contoh ayat
Askar itu berjaga-jaga kerana kawasan itu mungkin ada periuk api.
The soldiers were careful because the area might have land mines.
Lombong itu menjadi sumber pendapatan penduduk kampung.
The mine became a source of income for the villagers.
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What does “mine” mean in Malay?
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periuk api
For the explosive sense, periuk api is the clearest equivalent.
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