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No. 606 in Malay

timbul

"Rise" or "emerge."

In a sentence

  • Kapal kecil itu tiba-tiba timbul di permukaan air.

    The small boat suddenly emerged on the water's surface.

    In this sentence, 'timbul' is used to describe the act of appearing or surfacing, particularly from under a surface like water.

  • Masalah baru sering timbul apabila kita mula mencapai kejayaan.

    New problems often arise when we start achieving success.

    Here, 'timbul' is metaphorically used to signify the emergence or surfacing of issues or problems.

  • Corak timbul pada kain itu sungguh unik dan menarik.

    The embossed pattern on the fabric is very unique and attractive.

    In this context, 'timbul' describes a texture that is raised or embossed, referring to a physical characteristic of a surface.

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