Bahasa Melayu
tawanan
English
prisoner, hostage, captive
A person who is held by another side and not free to leave.
تاونان
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Mereka membebaskan tawanan selepas rundingan selesai.
They released the prisoner after the talks ended.
Tawanan itu ditempatkan di bilik khas.
The captive was placed in a special room.
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tawanan
This entry is for a person who is held captive.
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