Bahasa Melayu
tanah
English
motherland, fatherland, homeland
The country or land where someone is born and feels they belong.
تانه
Examples
Contoh ayat
Dia pulang ke tanah air selepas lama belajar di luar negara.
He returned to his homeland after studying abroad for a long time.
Kita perlu menjaga keamanan tanah air.
We must protect the peace of our homeland.
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What does “homeland” mean in Malay?
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tanah air
It refers to one's native land or country.
Word family
Common derived forms
- menanah
- to fester; to suppurate
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