Bahasa Melayu
petas
English
firecracker
A petas is a small explosive item that makes a loud sound when lit.
ڤتاس
Examples
Contoh ayat
Kanak-kanak itu menonton petas yang meletup di halaman.
The children watched the firecracker explode in the yard.
Orang kampung menyalakan petas pada malam perayaan.
The villagers lit firecrackers on the festive night.
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petas
The common Malay word is petas.
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