Bahasa Melayu
umpama
English
like, as, for example
Used to compare things or introduce an example.
أومڤام
Examples
Contoh ayat
Warna langit itu biru umpama laut.
The colour of the sky is blue like the sea.
Dia membawa bekalan, umpama air dan roti.
He brought supplies, for example water and bread.
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umpama
Used for comparison or to introduce an example.
Word family
Common derived forms
- mengumpamakan
- to compare; to illustrate
- perumpamaan
- proverb; simile
- seumpama
- such as; for instance
- umpamanya
- for example; for instance
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