Bahasa Melayu
rukun
English
pillar, foundation, principle
A main support, base, or guiding principle.
روكون
Examples
Contoh ayat
Kejujuran ialah rukun dalam hidup bermasyarakat.
Honesty is a principle in social life.
Rukun rumah itu sudah mulai reput.
The pillar of the house had started to rot.
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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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