Bahasa Melayu
pertapa
English
hermit, recluse, solitary person
A person who lives alone and away from ordinary social life.
ڤرتاڤ
Examples
Contoh ayat
Pertapa itu tinggal di sebuah pondok kecil di bukit.
The hermit lives in a small hut on the hill.
Orang kampung menghormati pertapa yang sering beribadat itu.
The villagers respect the hermit who often worships.
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What does “hermit” mean in Malay?
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pertapa
It means a person who lives in solitude.
Word family
Common derived forms
- tapa
- asceticism; to live as an ascetic
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