Malay dictionary

besar-besaran

rank #4,172

on a large scale or extensively

Meanings

  1. 1
    on a large scale or extensively
  2. 2
    grandly or in a magnificent manner, especially regarding celebrations
  3. 3
    massive or thorough, often describing operations or campaigns

Built from

besar+besar-besaran

Root besar: large in size or amount

Examples

  • Pusat beli-belah itu mengadakan jualan besar-besaran sempena cuti sekolah.

    The shopping mall is holding a large-scale sale in conjunction with the school holidays.

  • Pesta menuai itu disambut secara besar-besaran oleh masyarakat setempat setiap tahun.

    The harvest festival is celebrated grandly by the local community every year.

  • Pihak sekolah melakukan pembersihan secara besar-besaran sebelum sesi persekolahan bermula.

    The school carried out a thorough cleaning before the school session began.

  • Ulang tahun syarikat yang kesepuluh itu akan dirayakan secara besar-besaran pada bulan depan.

    The company's tenth anniversary will be celebrated grandly next month.

  • Majlis perkahwinan anak sulungnya disambut secara besar-besaran di hotel terkemuka.

    His eldest son's wedding ceremony was celebrated grandly at a leading hotel.

  • Pihak berkuasa melancarkan operasi besar-besaran untuk membanteras aktiviti haram.

    The authorities launched a massive operation to eradicate illegal activities.

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