pig

03:37 Apr 10, 2004
English to Malay translations [Non-PRO]
Medical - Automation & Robotics / michrjtjtju
English term or phrase: pig
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Summary of answers provided
4 +1babi
Kardi Kho
4 +1khinzir
Ramona Ali
3jongkong
Ramona Ali


  

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3 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
babi


Explanation:
pig = babi

HTH

Kardi Kho
Indonesia
Local time: 00:03
Native speaker of: Native in IndonesianIndonesian

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agree  AAAS
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
jongkong


Explanation:
Just realised this term is categorised under 'automation / robotics'. Not sure if this fits in this context, but

pig iron = besi jongkong

Ramona Ali
Local time: 01:03
Native speaker of: Native in MalayMalay
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34 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
khinzir


Explanation:
'khinzir' (or Arabic origin) is the more accepted alternative nowadays. 'babi' is more often used as a swear word and will cause people to cringe.

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Note added at 34 mins (2004-04-10 04:12:25 GMT)
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... I meant OF Arabic origin

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Note added at 1 hr 6 mins (2004-04-10 04:44:47 GMT)
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This, of course, refers to the animal.

Ramona Ali
Local time: 01:03
Native speaker of: Native in MalayMalay

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  azrin
5 days

neutral  AAAS: khinzir = swine = pig "family" including boar (babi hutan)
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