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slaughter in Malay

penyembelihan

/ˈslɔːtə/

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slaughter in Malay: penyembelihan, sembelih, sanggerah. In English, slaughter means the killing of animals, generally for food.

Malay words for slaughter

killing of animals
penyembelihan
to butcher animals, generally for food
sembelih, sanggerah

English meaning of slaughter

  1. noun The killing of animals, generally for food.
  2. noun A massacre; the killing of a large number of people.
  3. noun A mass destruction of non-living things.
  4. noun A rout or decisive defeat.

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Questions about slaughter in Malay

What is the meaning of slaughter in Malay?
Slaughter in Malay is penyembelihan, sembelih, sanggerah.
Apakah maksud slaughter dalam bahasa Melayu?
Slaughter: penyembelihan, sembelih, sanggerah.
What does slaughter mean in English?
Slaughter means the killing of animals, generally for food.

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