Bahasa Melayu

tamsil

Bahasa Melayu

English

simile, analogy, example

A comparison used to explain something clearly, often in a figurative way.

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Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Guru itu memberi tamsil yang mudah difahami.

    The teacher gave an easy-to-understand example.

  2. 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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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.