Malay dictionary

tertua

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eldest

Meanings

  1. 1
    most senior
  2. 2
    oldest
  3. 3
    eldest

Examples

  • Ali ialah anak tertua daripada lima beradik.

    Ali is the eldest child of five siblings.

  • Para pelancong melawat kuil tertua yang dibina pada abad ke-15.

    Tourists visit the oldest temple built in the 15th century.

  • Sarah ialah cucu tertua dalam keluarga besar tersebut.

    Sarah is the eldest grandchild in that large family.

  • Sebagai ahli tertua dalam persatuan, beliau dihormati oleh semua.

    As the most senior member in the association, he is respected by everyone.

  • Universiti ini merupakan institusi pendidikan tertua di negara ini.

    This university is the oldest educational institution in this country.

  • Dia merupakan sepupu tertua saya yang kini menetap di luar negara.

    She is my eldest cousin who is currently living abroad.

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tertuaeldesttermudayoungest in age

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