Bahasa Melayu
pusaka
English
heirloom kris, ancestral kris, family kris
A kris kept and passed down in a family from one generation to the next.
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Examples
Contoh ayat
Keris pusaka itu disimpan dengan baik oleh keluarga mereka.
The heirloom kris is carefully kept by their family.
Dia memegang keris pusaka itu dengan hormat.
He held the heirloom kris with respect.
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What does “heirloom kris” mean in Malay?
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keris pusaka
Refers to a kris handed down in a family.
Word family
Common derived forms
- memusakai
- to inherit; to receive inheritance
- memusakakan
- to bequeath; to leave behind
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