Bahasa Melayu

mine

Bahasa Melayu

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

  1. Askar itu berjaga-jaga kerana kawasan itu mungkin ada periuk api.

    The soldiers were careful because the area might have land mines.

  2. 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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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.