Bahasa Melayu
suri
English
housewife, wife at home
A woman who manages the home and family full-time.
سوري
Examples
Contoh ayat
Suri rumah itu sibuk menyediakan makan tengah hari.
The housewife was busy preparing lunch.
Ramai suri rumah menghadiri kelas kemahiran di balai raya.
Many housewives attended a skills class at the community hall.
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What does “housewife” mean in Malay?
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suri rumah tangga
It means a woman who manages the home and family.
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