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uncle in Malay

pakcik

/ˈʌŋ.kl̩/

uncle in Malay: pakcik, bapa saudara, mamanda. In English, uncle means the brother or brother-in-law of one’s parent.

Malay words for uncle

brother (or brother-in-law) of someone’s parent
pakcik, bapa saudara, mamanda

English meaning of uncle

  1. noun The brother or brother-in-law of one’s parent.
  2. noun The male cousin of one’s parent.
  3. noun Used as a fictive kinship title for a close male friend of one's parent or parents.
  4. noun Used as a title for the male companion to one's (usually unmarried) parent.

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Questions about uncle in Malay

What is the meaning of uncle in Malay?
Uncle in Malay is pakcik, bapa saudara, mamanda.
Apakah maksud uncle dalam bahasa Melayu?
Uncle: pakcik, bapa saudara, mamanda.
What does uncle mean in English?
Uncle means the brother or brother-in-law of one’s parent.

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