Bahasa Melayu
pala
English
nutmeg
It is the spice from the seed of a tropical tree, used in cooking and flavouring.
ڤال
Examples
Contoh ayat
Ibu menambah sedikit pala ke dalam kek itu.
Mother added a little nutmeg to the cake.
Bubur itu lebih harum apabila dicampur dengan pala.
The porridge smelled nicer when nutmeg was added.
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What does “nutmeg” mean in Malay?
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pala
Use pala for the spice nutmeg.
Word family
Common derived forms
- kepala
- head; leader
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