Bahasa Melayu

tonggak

Bahasa Melayu

English

basis, pillar, post

A tonggak is something that stands as a main support, pillar, or important base.

توڠڬق

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Kejujuran ialah tonggak perhubungan yang baik.

    Honesty is the basis of a good relationship.

  2. Tonggak kayu itu menyokong bumbung rumah lama.

    The wooden pillar supported the roof of the old house.

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tonggak

It can also mean pillar or post.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.