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head in Malay

kepala

/hɛd/

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head in Malay: kepala, hulu, ketua, menuju. In English, head means the part of the body of an animal or human which contains the brain, mouth, and main sense organs.

Malay words for head

part of the body
kepala, hulu
leader, chief, mastermind
ketua
to move in a specified direction
menuju

English meaning of head

  1. noun The part of the body of an animal or human which contains the brain, mouth, and main sense organs.
  2. noun Mental or emotional aptitude or skill.
  3. noun Mind; one's own thoughts.
  4. noun A headache; especially one resulting from intoxication.

Full definition of head

head in a sentence

  • Be careful when you pet that dog on the head; it may bite.
  • The company is looking for people with good heads for business.
  • He has no head for heights.

Synonyms of head

All synonyms of head

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Questions about head in Malay

What is the meaning of head in Malay?
Head in Malay is kepala, hulu, ketua, menuju.
Apakah maksud head dalam bahasa Melayu?
Head: kepala, hulu, ketua, menuju.
What does head mean in English?
Head means the part of the body of an animal or human which contains the brain, mouth, and main sense organs.

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