Bahasa Melayu
tamsilan
English
comparison, simile, example
A statement or expression that compares one thing with another to make the meaning clearer.
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Contoh ayat
Tamsilan dalam sajak itu membuat pembaca lebih faham.
The comparison in the poem helped readers understand better.
Dia memberi tamsilan yang sesuai untuk menerangkan keadaan itu.
He gave a suitable example to explain the situation.
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What does “comparison” mean in Malay?
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tamsilan
Use tamsilan for a comparison or illustrative example.
Word family
Common derived forms
- mentamsilkan
- to compare; to assess
- tamsil
- simile; analogy; example
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