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battle in Malay

pertempuran

/ˈbætl̩//ˈbætl̩/

battle in Malay: pertempuran. In English, battle means a contest, a struggle.

Malay words for battle

general action, fight, or encounter; a combat
pertempuran

English meaning of battle

  1. noun A contest, a struggle.
  2. noun A one-on-one competition in rapping or breakdance.
  3. noun A general action, fight, or encounter, in which all the divisions of an army are or may be engaged; a combat, an engagement.
  4. noun A division of an army; a battalion.

Full definition of battle

battle in a sentence

  • Scientists always battle over theories.
  • She has been battling against cancer for years.
  • She has been battling cancer for years.

Synonyms of battle

battle in other languages

Questions about battle in Malay

What is the meaning of battle in Malay?
Battle in Malay is pertempuran.
Apakah maksud battle dalam bahasa Melayu?
Battle: pertempuran.
What does battle mean in English?
Battle means a contest, a struggle.

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