Bahasa Melayu
taufan
English
typhoon, hurricane, violent storm
A very strong storm with powerful winds, often causing damage.
تاوفن
Examples
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Taufan itu menyebabkan banyak pokok tumbang.
The hurricane caused many trees to fall.
Nelayan tidak turun ke laut kerana cuaca taufan.
The fishermen did not go out to sea because of the stormy weather.
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What does “typhoon” mean in Malay?
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taufan
Use for a violent storm with strong winds.
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