No. 525 in Malay
ibu
Mother.
In a sentence
Ibu sedang memasak di dapur.
Mother is cooking in the kitchen.
In this sentence, 'ibu' refers to one's biological or maternal figure, mother.
Ibu kota Malaysia ialah Kuala Lumpur.
The capital city of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur.
Here, 'ibu' is part of the noun phrase 'ibu kota,' which translates to 'capital city,' a fixed term in Malay.
Tumbuhan ini dikenali kerana akarnya yang besar, yang disebut 'akar ibu'.
This plant is known for its large root, which is referred to as the 'main root.'
In this example, 'ibu' is used in the term 'akar ibu,' describing the primary or main root of a plant.
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