Bahasa Melayu

sister

Bahasa Melayu

English

sister-in-law, brother-in-law's wife

A woman related to you by marriage, especially the wife of your brother or your spouse's sibling.

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Kakak iparnya datang melawat pada hujung minggu.

    Her sister-in-law came to visit on the weekend.

  2. Dia tinggal bersama adik iparnya di bandar itu.

    He lived with his sister-in-law in that city.

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What does “sister-in-law” mean in Malay?

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kakak ipar

It refers to a female in-law.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.