Bahasa Melayu

rukun

Bahasa Melayu

English

pillar, foundation, principle

A main support, base, or guiding principle.

روكون

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Kejujuran ialah rukun dalam hidup bermasyarakat.

    Honesty is a principle in social life.

  2. Rukun rumah itu sudah mulai reput.

    The pillar of the house had started to rot.

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What does “pillar” mean in Malay?

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rukun

It can mean a pillar, foundation, or principle.

Word family

Common derived forms

kerukunan
peace; harmony

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.