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slum in Malay

setinggan

/slʌm/

slum in Malay: setinggan. In English, slum means a dilapidated neighborhood where many people live in a state of poverty.

Malay words for slum

dilapidated neighborhood
setinggan

English meaning of slum

  1. noun A dilapidated neighborhood where many people live in a state of poverty.
  2. noun Inexpensive trinkets awarded as prizes in a carnival game.
  3. verb To visit a neighborhood of a status below one's own.
  4. verb To saunter about in a disreputable manner.

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Questions about slum in Malay

What is the meaning of slum in Malay?
Slum in Malay is setinggan.
Apakah maksud slum dalam bahasa Melayu?
Slum: setinggan.
What does slum mean in English?
Slum means a dilapidated neighborhood where many people live in a state of poverty.

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