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congee in Malay

bubur

/ˈkɒndʒi/US/ˈkɑnd͡ʒi/

congee in Malay: bubur. In English, congee means leave, formal permission for some action, (originally and particularly).

Malay words for congee

a type of rice porridge
bubur

English meaning of congee

  1. noun Leave, formal permission for some action, (originally and particularly).
  2. noun Formal permission to leave; a passport.
  3. noun Formal dismissal; (figurative) any dismissal; (originally & particularly humorously ironic) abrupt dismissal without ceremony.
  4. noun Formal leavetaking; (figurative) any farewell.

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Questions about congee in Malay

What is the meaning of congee in Malay?
Congee in Malay is bubur.
Apakah maksud congee dalam bahasa Melayu?
Congee: bubur.
What does congee mean in English?
Congee means leave, formal permission for some action, (originally and particularly).

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