Bahasa Melayu
tunas
English
shoot, bud, sprout
A young part of a plant that has just started to grow.
تونس
Examples
Contoh ayat
Tunas kecil muncul pada batang pokok itu.
Small shoots appeared on that tree stem.
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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