Bahasa Melayu

pelita

Bahasa Melayu

English

oil lamp, lamp, light

Pelita is a lamp that gives light, especially a traditional oil lamp.

ڤليتا

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Pelita dinyalakan ketika elektrik terputus.

    The oil lamp was lit when the electricity went out.

  2. Mereka memasang pelita di anjung rumah.

    They placed a lamp at the front porch of the house.

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pelita

It can also mean a lamp or a guiding light.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.