Bahasa Melayu
tamsil
English
simile, analogy, example
A comparison used to explain something clearly, often in a figurative way.
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Examples
Contoh ayat
Guru itu memberi tamsil yang mudah difahami.
The teacher gave an easy-to-understand example.
Penulis itu menggunakan tamsil untuk menerangkan maksudnya.
The writer used a simile to explain the meaning.
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What does “simile” mean in Malay?
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tamsil
It refers to a comparison used to explain an idea.
Word family
Common derived forms
- mentamsilkan
- to compare; to assess
- tamsilan
- comparison; simile; example
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