Bahasa Melayu
paya
English
mangrove swamp, swamp
Paya bakau is a swamp area where mangrove trees grow.
ڤايا
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Mereka berjalan di tepi paya bakau pada waktu petang.
They walked along the edge of the mangrove swamp in the afternoon.
Paya bakau itu menjadi tempat hidup pelbagai haiwan kecil.
The mangrove swamp is home to many small animals.
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paya bakau
This is a swamp with mangrove trees.
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