Bahasa Melayu

rawa

Bahasa Melayu

English

swamp, bog

Wet, soft ground that stays muddy or waterlogged.

راوا

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Burung itu hinggap di kawasan rawa.

    The bird perched in the swamp area.

  2. Tanah di situ lembut dan banyak rawa.

    The ground there is soft and swampy.

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What does “swamp” mean in Malay?

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rawa

It refers to permanently wet, spongy ground.

Word family

Common derived forms

serawa
sweet porridge

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.