No. 837 in Malay

harimau

Tiger.

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Harimau tinggal di dalam hutan.
The tiger lives in the forest.
Here, "harimau" is used to refer to the animal species tiger.
Dia digelar Harimau kerana keberaniannya.
He is nicknamed Tiger because of his bravery.
In this context, "harimau" acts as a metaphor for courage and strength.
Kumpulan Harimau Malaya memenangi pertandingan itu.
The Malayan Tigers team won the competition.
"Harimau" represents the spirit or mascot associated with the team.

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