Bahasa Melayu
parang
English
machete, cleaver, chopper
A parang is a large knife or blade used for cutting and chopping.
ڤارڠ
Examples
Contoh ayat
Pak cik itu membersihkan semak dengan parang.
The uncle cleared the bushes with a machete.
Ayah menggantung parang di stor selepas digunakan.
Father hung the chopper in the store room after using it.
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What does “machete” mean in Malay?
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parang
It is a large blade used for chopping or clearing.
Word family
Common derived forms
- memarang
- to cut with a machete or chopper
- memarangkan
- to chop or slash with a machete
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