Bahasa Melayu
tanah
English
soil, land, ground
The earth on the ground, or a piece of land or area of ground.
تانه
Examples
Contoh ayat
Tanah di halaman itu subur untuk menanam sayur.
The soil in the yard is fertile for growing vegetables.
Mereka membeli tanah untuk membina rumah.
They bought land to build a house.
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What does “soil” mean in Malay?
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tanah
Use tanah for soil, land, or ground.
Word family
Common derived forms
- menanah
- to fester; to suppurate
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