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stern in Malay

buritan

UK/stɜːn//stɝn/

stern in Malay: buritan. In English, stern means having a hardness and severity of nature or manner.

Malay words for stern

the rear part or after end of a ship or vessel
buritan

English meaning of stern

  1. adjective Having a hardness and severity of nature or manner.
  2. adjective Grim and forbidding in appearance.
  3. noun The rear part (after end) of a ship or other vessel.
  4. noun The post of management or direction.

Full definition of stern

stern in a sentence

  • The remark earned me a stern rebuke.
  • Holonyms: watercraft < vessel

Synonyms of stern

All synonyms of stern

stern in other languages

Questions about stern in Malay

What is the meaning of stern in Malay?
Stern in Malay is buritan.
Apakah maksud stern dalam bahasa Melayu?
Stern: buritan.
What does stern mean in English?
Stern means having a hardness and severity of nature or manner.

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