No. 103 in Malay
wanita
The Malay word "wanita" means "woman" in English.
In a sentence
Wanita itu sedang membaca buku di perpustakaan.
The woman is reading a book in the library.
In this sentence, the word 'wanita' is used to refer to an adult female in a general and polite manner to indicate the subject.
Beliau seorang wanita yang berjaya dalam bidang keusahawanan.
She is a successful woman in the field of entrepreneurship.
Here, 'wanita' is used to highlight a respectable and accomplished female figure.
Pameran itu menampilkan hasil seni daripada wanita seluruh negara.
The exhibition showcases artworks from women across the country.
In this context, 'wanita' refers collectively to the female contributors participating in the exhibition.
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