Bahasa Melayu
pangkalan
English
base, depot, jetty
This is a place used as a base, store, or landing point for transport or operations.
ڤڠكالن
Examples
Contoh ayat
Nelayan itu membawa bot ke pangkalan sebelum senja.
The fishermen brought the boat to the jetty before sunset.
Bas berhenti di pangkalan untuk mengambil penumpang.
The bus stopped at the depot to pick up passengers.
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What does “base” mean in Malay?
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pangkalan
It can mean a place where vehicles, boats, or people are based.
Word family
Common derived forms
- berpangkalan
- to be based at; to have a base
- berpangkal
- to originate; to have an origin or cause
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