Bahasa Melayu
tunjang
English
tap root, main root, support
The main root of a plant, or a support that keeps something steady.
تونجڠ
Examples
Contoh ayat
Pokok itu mempunyai tunjang yang panjang dan kuat.
That tree has a long and strong tap root.
Ilmu yang baik menjadi tunjang kejayaannya.
Good knowledge became the support of his success.
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What does “tap root” mean in Malay?
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tunjang
It refers to the main root of a plant.
Word family
Common derived forms
- tunjangan
- subvention; subsidy
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