Bahasa Melayu
pelihara
English
look after, nurse, maintain, rear
To care for someone or something, or to keep it in good condition.
ڤليهارا
Examples
Contoh ayat
Ibu pelihara anak ayam di halaman rumah.
Mother looks after the chicks in the yard at home.
Mereka pelihara pokok bunga itu dengan baik.
They maintain that flower plant well.
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What does “look after” mean in Malay?
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pelihara
It can also mean care for, maintain, or rear in this sense.
Word family
Common derived forms
- peliharaan
- a thing or animal that is raised or kept
- terpelihara
- well cared for; protected; maintained
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