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cognate in Malay

kognat

UK/ˈkɒɡn(e)ɪt//ˈkɑɡn(e)ɪt/

cognate in Malay: kognat, serumpun, kata serumpun. In English, cognate means allied by blood; kindred by birth; specifically (law) related on the mother's side.

Malay words for cognate

descended from the same attested source lexeme of an ancestor language
kognat, serumpun
word derived from the same roots as a given word
kognat, kata serumpun

English meaning of cognate

  1. adjective Allied by blood; kindred by birth; specifically (law) related on the mother's side.
  2. adjective Of the same or a similar nature; of the same family; proceeding from the same stock or root.
  3. adjective Descended from the same source lexemes (same etymons) of an ancestor language.
  4. noun One of a number of things allied in origin or nature.

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Questions about cognate in Malay

What is the meaning of cognate in Malay?
Cognate in Malay is kognat, serumpun, kata serumpun.
Apakah maksud cognate dalam bahasa Melayu?
Cognate: kognat, serumpun, kata serumpun.
What does cognate mean in English?
Cognate means allied by blood; kindred by birth; specifically (law) related on the mother's side.

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