Bahasa Melayu
nyawa
English
inanimate
Tidak bernyawa means not alive and without life.
ڽاوا
Examples
Contoh ayat
Patung itu kelihatan seperti manusia walaupun sebenarnya tidak bernyawa.
The statue looks like a person even though it is actually inanimate.
Barang itu sudah lama tersimpan dan tidak bernyawa.
The item has been stored for a long time and is lifeless.
Quick check
What does “inanimate” mean in Malay?
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tidak bernyawa
Use tidak bernyawa for something that is not alive.
Word family
Common derived forms
- senyawa
- to fertilize; to impregnate
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