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dish in Malay

pinggan

/dɪʃ/

dish in Malay: pinggan, mangkuk, santapan, sajian. In English, dish means a vessel such as a plate for holding or serving food, often flat with a depressed region in the middle.

Malay words for dish

vessel for holding/serving food
pinggan, mangkuk
specific type of food
santapan, sajian

English meaning of dish

  1. noun A vessel such as a plate for holding or serving food, often flat with a depressed region in the middle.
  2. noun The contents of such a vessel.
  3. noun A specific type of prepared food.
  4. noun Tableware (including cutlery, etc, as well as crockery) that is to be or is being washed after being used to prepare, serve and eat a meal.

Full definition of dish

dish in a sentence

  • this dish is filling and easily made
  • It's your turn to wash the dishes.
  • Going to the club is not my dish.

Synonyms of dish

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Questions about dish in Malay

What is the meaning of dish in Malay?
Dish in Malay is pinggan, mangkuk, santapan, sajian.
Apakah maksud dish dalam bahasa Melayu?
Dish: pinggan, mangkuk, santapan, sajian.
What does dish mean in English?
Dish means a vessel such as a plate for holding or serving food, often flat with a depressed region in the middle.

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