Bahasa Melayu
paya
English
swamp, marsh
A paya is an area of wet, soft ground that is often flooded or waterlogged.
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Burung itu hinggap di tepi paya.
The bird landed at the edge of the swamp.
Anak-anak itu tidak berani masuk ke kawasan paya.
The children were not brave enough to go into the swamp area.
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paya
Used for wet, marshy land.
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