Bahasa Melayu
pengarang
English
author, writer, editor
A person who writes, edits, or creates written work.
ڤڠارڠ
Examples
Contoh ayat
Pengarang itu menulis buku untuk kanak-kanak.
The author wrote a book for children.
Majalah itu disemak oleh pengarang sebelum diterbitkan.
The magazine was checked by the editor before publication.
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What does “author” mean in Malay?
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pengarang
It can refer to a writer or editor.
Word family
Common derived forms
- mengarang
- to compose or write
- garang
- fierce; quick-tempered; bright
- menggarang
- to rage
- arang
- charcoal
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