Bahasa Melayu
saw
English
saw, proverb, saying
A saw is a tool with teeth used for cutting wood or other hard materials; in older Malay usage, it can also mean a proverb or old saying.
Examples
Contoh ayat
Tukang itu memotong papan dengan saw yang tajam.
The worker cut the plank with a sharp saw.
Dia suka menggunakan saw lama untuk mengingatkan adik-adiknya.
He likes to use an old saying to remind his younger siblings.
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What does “saw” mean in Malay?
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gergaji
In this sense, saw means a cutting tool.
Word family
Common derived forms
- sawan
- epilepsy; fit
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