Bahasa Melayu

opposite

Bahasa Melayu

English

opposite, reverse, contrary

On the other side, or completely different in position or meaning.

Examples

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  1. Rumah mereka berada di sebelah lawan jalan.

    Their house is on the opposite side of the road.

  2. Pendapatnya lawan dengan pendapat saya.

    His opinion is opposite to mine.

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What does “opposite” mean in Malay?

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lawan

It means on the other side or contrary.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.