Malay dictionary
tinggal
to live or reside in a specific place
Meanings
- 1to stay or remain in a place while others leave
- 2to be left behind or to remain as a remainder
- 3to live or reside in a specific place
Examples
Saya tinggal di sebuah pangsapuri di bandar ini.
I live in an apartment in this city.
Dia tinggal bersama datuknya di Melaka.
He lives with his grandfather in Melaka.
Adik tinggal di rumah sementara ibu ke kedai.
Little brother stayed at home while mother went to the shop.
Keluarga saya sudah tinggal di kampung ini selama sepuluh tahun.
My family has lived in this village for ten years.
Hanya sedikit baki makanan yang tinggal selepas majlis itu.
Only a small amount of food balance remains after the ceremony.
Boleh awak tinggal di sini sekejap untuk tengokkan beg saya?
Can you stay here for a moment to watch my bag?
Word network
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Word family
- tinggalmeninggalkanto leave a place or a person
- tinggalpeninggalanlegacy or inheritance left by someone
- tinggaltertinggalleft behind (accidentally)
- tinggaltinggalkanto leave something or someone behind
- tinggalditinggalkanto be left behind by somebody
- tinggalketinggalanto miss a vehicle or an opportunity
- tinggalmeninggalTo pass away; to die (for humans).
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