Malay dictionary

tumbuh

rank #3,069

to grow; to increase in size or develop

Meanings

  1. 1
    to grow; to increase in size or develop
  2. 2
    to sprout; to germinate; to emerge from the ground
  3. 3
    to rise; to become taller or higher

Examples

  • Pokok itu tumbuh dengan cepat di halaman rumah.

    The tree grew quickly in the house yard.

  • Pokok mangga itu tumbuh tinggi di belakang rumah.

    The mango tree grows tall behind the house.

  • Biji kacang itu mula tumbuh selepas disiram.

    The bean seeds began to sprout after being watered.

  • Gigi pertama anak itu mula tumbuh.

    The child's firtst tooth began to grow.

  • Sayur kangkung itu cepat tumbuh di kebun kecil kami.

    The water spinach sprouts quickly in our small garden.

  • Rumput liar tumbuh di tepi jalan selepas hujan lebat.

    Weeds sprout along the roadside after heavy rain.

Word network

Synonyms
tumbuhto grow; to increase in size or deve…membesarto grow up or develop …

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