Bahasa Melayu
tikus
English
hamster
A hamster, especially in the expression tikus Belanda.
تيكوس
Examples
Contoh ayat
Anak itu memelihara tikus Belanda di rumah.
The child keeps a hamster at home.
Kedai haiwan itu menjual tikus Belanda yang kecil.
The pet shop sells small hamsters.
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What does “hamster” mean in Malay?
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tikus Belanda
This entry is for the fixed phrase meaning hamster.
Word family
Common derived forms
- menikus
- to keep quiet; to be silent
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