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firstborn in Malay

anak sulung

/ˈfɜː(ɹ)stˌbɔː(ɹ)n/

firstborn in Malay: anak sulung. In English, firstborn means the first child to be born to a parent or family.

Malay words for firstborn

the first child in a family
anak sulung

English meaning of firstborn

  1. noun The first child to be born to a parent or family.
  2. adjective Born as the first one in a family, flock or the like.
  3. adjective Most excellent; most distinguished or exalted.

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Questions about firstborn in Malay

What is the meaning of firstborn in Malay?
Firstborn in Malay is anak sulung.
Apakah maksud firstborn dalam bahasa Melayu?
Firstborn: anak sulung.
What does firstborn mean in English?
Firstborn means the first child to be born to a parent or family.

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