Bahasa Melayu

tunas

Bahasa Melayu

English

shoot, bud, sprout

A young part of a plant that has just started to grow.

تونس

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Tunas kecil muncul pada batang pokok itu.

    Small shoots appeared on that tree stem.

  2. Petani itu menjaga tunas muda dengan baik.

    The farmer took good care of the young shoots.

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What does “shoot” mean in Malay?

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tunas

It refers to a young plant growth.

Word family

Common derived forms

bertunas
to bud; to sprout

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.