Bahasa Melayu

sarang

Bahasa Melayu

English

nest, hideout, retreat

A place where animals live or where someone hides or stays away from others.

سارڠ

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Burung itu membina sarang di atas pokok.

    The bird built a nest in the tree.

  2. Rumah kosong itu menjadi sarang tikus.

    The empty house became a hideout for rats.

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What does “nest” mean in Malay?

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sarang

It can also mean a hideout or retreat.

Word family

Common derived forms

bersarang
to make a nest; to use as a hiding place

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.