Bahasa Melayu

rear

Bahasa Melayu

English

rear, bring up, raise, nurture

To care for and raise a child, animal, or young living thing.

Examples

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  1. Mereka menternak ayam di belakang rumah.

    They rear chickens behind the house.

  2. Nenek itu mengasuh cucunya dengan penuh sabar.

    The grandmother reared her grandchild patiently.

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What does “bring up” mean in Malay?

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mendompak, mengangkat kedua-dua kaki hadapan, menternak, mengasuh, memelihara

In this sense, it means to raise or care for young ones.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.