Malay dictionary
besar-besaran
on a large scale or extensively
Meanings
- 1on a large scale or extensively
- 2grandly or in a magnificent manner, especially regarding celebrations
- 3massive or thorough, often describing operations or campaigns
Built from
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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