Bahasa Melayu
tebat
English
dam, embankment, dike
A structure built to hold back water or to raise and protect land.
تبت
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Tebat itu menahan air supaya tidak melimpah.
The dam held back the water so it would not overflow.
Penduduk membaiki tebat di sawah mereka.
The villagers repaired the embankment at their paddy field.
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What does “dam” mean in Malay?
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tebat
It refers to a barrier that holds back water.
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