Bahasa Melayu

ration

Bahasa Melayu

English

ration, issue ration, supply in fixed portions

To give or distribute food, goods, or supplies in fixed amounts.

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Pasukan bantuan itu mencatu makanan kepada mangsa banjir.

    The relief team rationed food to the flood victims.

  2. Kerajaan mencatu bekalan air ketika musim kemarau.

    The government rationed water supply during the dry season.

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What does “issue ration” mean in Malay?

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mencatu

It means to distribute supplies in limited fixed amounts.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.