Bahasa Melayu
nama
English
pet name, affectionate name
A name used lovingly for a person or pet.
نام
Examples
Contoh ayat
Keluarga itu memanggil anak mereka dengan nama timangan.
That family calls their child by a pet name.
Dia lebih suka nama timangan yang mesra.
He prefers a friendly pet name.
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What does “pet name” mean in Malay?
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nama timangan
Nama timangan is an affectionate name used for someone.
Word family
Common derived forms
- bernama
- named; called
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