Apr 10, 2004 03:37
20 yrs ago
English term

pig

Non-PRO Homework / test English to Malay Medical Automation & Robotics michrjtjtju
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Proposed translations (Malay)
4 +1 babi
4 +1 khinzir
3 jongkong

Proposed translations

+1
3 mins

babi

pig = babi

HTH
Peer comment(s):

agree AAAS
6 days
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1 hr

jongkong

Just realised this term is categorised under 'automation / robotics'. Not sure if this fits in this context, but

pig iron = besi jongkong
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+1
34 mins

khinzir

'khinzir' (or Arabic origin) is the more accepted alternative nowadays. 'babi' is more often used as a swear word and will cause people to cringe.

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Note added at 34 mins (2004-04-10 04:12:25 GMT)
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... I meant OF Arabic origin

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Note added at 1 hr 6 mins (2004-04-10 04:44:47 GMT)
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This, of course, refers to the animal.
Peer comment(s):

agree azrin
5 days
neutral AAAS : khinzir = swine = pig "family" including boar (babi hutan)
6 days
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