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three in Malay

tiga

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three in Malay: tiga, telu, tri. In English, three means a numerical value equal to 3; the number following two and preceding four.

Malay words for three

cardinal number 3
tiga, telu, tri

English meaning of three

  1. numeral A numerical value equal to 3; the number following two and preceding four.
  2. numeral Describing a set or group with three elements.
  3. noun The digit/figure 3.
  4. noun Anything measuring three units, as length.

Full definition of three

three in a sentence

  • Put all the threes in a separate container.
  • All the threes will go in Mrs. Smith's class, while I'll take the fours and fives.

Synonyms of three

three in other languages

Questions about three in Malay

What is the meaning of three in Malay?
Three in Malay is tiga, telu, tri.
Apakah maksud three dalam bahasa Melayu?
Three: tiga, telu, tri.
What does three mean in English?
Three means a numerical value equal to 3; the number following two and preceding four.

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