No. 52 in Malay
melayu
"Melayu" refers to the Malay ethnic group or anything related to the Malay culture or language.
In a sentence
Dia bercakap dalam bahasa Melayu dengan lancar.
He speaks Malay fluently.
Here, 'Melayu' refers to the Malay language, highlighting its use in communication.
Pakaian tradisional Melayu sangat cantik.
The traditional Malay attire is very beautiful.
In this sentence, 'Melayu' refers to the Malay ethnic group, emphasizing cultural heritage.
Kampung ini adalah kawasan penduduk Melayu.
This village is an area populated by Malays.
Here, 'Melayu' denotes the Malay community or demographic group.
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