Bahasa Melayu

puak

Bahasa Melayu

English

in clans, in cliques, in groups

Puak-puak means in separate groups or factions.

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Examples

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  1. Penduduk itu bergerak puak-puak untuk mengelakkan kekeliruan.

    Those residents moved in groups to avoid confusion.

  2. Mereka duduk puak-puak di sudut dewan.

    They sat in groups in the hall.

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What does “in groups” mean in Malay?

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puak-puak

It is used when people are split into separate groups.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.