Bahasa Melayu
tua
English
old, aged, ripe, older
Tua describes someone or something that is no longer young, or fruit that is ripe.
توا
Examples
Contoh ayat
Bapanya sudah tua tetapi masih sihat.
His father is old but still healthy.
Mangga itu sudah tua dan manis.
The mango is ripe and sweet.
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What does “old” mean in Malay?
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tua
It can also mean ripe for fruit.
Word family
Common derived forms
- dipertua
- chairperson
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