Bahasa Melayu
tumbuh
English
grow, develop
To become larger, stronger, or more advanced over time.
تومبوه
Examples
Contoh ayat
Anak itu tumbuh sihat di kampung bersama datuk dan neneknya.
The child grew up healthy in the village with his grandparents.
Pokok cili itu tumbuh subur di belakang rumah.
The chilli plant grew well behind the house.
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tumbuh
This entry refers to becoming larger or developing over time.
Word family
Common derived forms
- ketumbuhan
- growth; swelling
- menumbuhkan
- to cause to grow; to produce
- pertumbuhan
- growth; development
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