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Bahasa Melayu

Overview

Bahasa Melayu, also known as Malay language, is an Austronesian language primarily spoken by the Malay people of Southeast Asia. It is an official language in Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei, and Singapore. With its rich history and diverse cultural influences, Bahasa Melayu has different variations and dialects across the region.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: Language

Bahasa Melayu refers to the Malay language, which is widely spoken in Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei, and Singapore.

Sample sentence: I am learning Bahasa Melayu to communicate with my Malaysian friends.

Sense 2: Native Speaker

The term can also refer to a native speaker of Bahasa Melayu.

Sample sentence: She is a fluent Bahasa Melayu speaker, having grown up in Malaysia.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Pertaining to Bahasa Melayu

An adjective form of Bahasa Melayu, used to describe something related to the Malay language or culture.

Sample sentence: The Bahasa Melayu translation of the book captures the essence of its original meaning.

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sense: In the manner of Bahasa Melayu

An adverb form, used to describe doing something in the style or manner of Bahasa Melayu.

Sample sentence: She greeted them Bahasa Melayu-style, by saying "Selamat pagi."

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