Bahasa Melayu

permaduan

Bahasa Melayu

English

polygamy, having more than one wife

The practice of having more than one wife at the same time.

ڤرمادوان

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Permaduan dibincangkan dalam kelas agama itu.

    Polygamy was discussed in that religious class.

  2. Isu permaduan memerlukan penjelasan yang berhati-hati.

    The issue of polygamy needs careful explanation.

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What does “polygamy” mean in Malay?

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permaduan

It refers to the practice of having more than one wife.

Word family

Common derived forms

bermadu
to have two wives
madu
honey
memadu
to forge; to weld; to join; to unite

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.