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underground in Malay

bawah tanah

/ˌʌn.dəˈɡɹaʊnd/

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underground in Malay: bawah tanah, banah. In English, underground means below the ground; below the surface of the Earth.

Malay words for underground

below the ground — see also subterranean
bawah tanah, banah

English meaning of underground

  1. adjective Below the ground; below the surface of the Earth.
  2. adjective Hidden, furtive, secretive.
  3. adjective Of or relating to an art forms (such as music) or subculture that is outside the mainstream, especially one that is unofficial and hidden from the authorities.
  4. adverb Below the ground.

Full definition of underground

underground in a sentence

  • There is an underground tunnel that takes you across the river.
  • These criminals operate through an underground network.
  • The tunnel goes underground at this point.

Synonyms of underground

All synonyms of underground

underground in other languages

Questions about underground in Malay

What is the meaning of underground in Malay?
Underground in Malay is bawah tanah, banah.
Apakah maksud underground dalam bahasa Melayu?
Underground: bawah tanah, banah.
What does underground mean in English?
Underground means below the ground; below the surface of the Earth.

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