No. 429 in Malay

tan

The Malay word "tan" means "charcoal" or "coal."

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Tan itu seorang peguam yang sangat terkenal.
Tan is a very famous lawyer.
Used as a proper noun/name.
Daun-daun berwarna kuning keperangan selepas musim panas.
The leaves have a yellow-brownish color after the summer season.
Used to describe a color tone.
Kulit saya menjadi tan selepas bercuti di pantai.
My skin became tanned after a vacation at the beach.
Used as an English loanword signifying a change in skin color due to sun exposure.

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