Bahasa Melayu
padang
English
desert
A padang pasir is a large dry area with very little water and plant life.
ڤادڠ
Examples
Contoh ayat
Kenderaan itu merentas padang pasir yang luas.
The vehicle crossed the wide desert.
Mereka berjalan perlahan di tepi padang pasir.
They walked slowly at the edge of the desert.
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What does “desert” mean in Malay?
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padang pasir
Padang pasir is the common Malay term for a desert.
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