chariot

Malay translation: rata

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English term or phrase:chariot
Malay translation:rata
Entered by: faradibah

07:20 May 13, 2013
English to Malay translations [PRO]
Art/Literary - Poetry & Literature
English term or phrase: chariot
Babylon chariot. Is it correct if the term is translated to "kereta kuda"?
faradibah
Malaysia
Local time: 12:57
rata
Explanation:
The best word is rata, based on references. But, it is not used widely, compared to the other definition for 'rata' which is flat.
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Hasnan Hakim
Malaysia
Local time: 12:57
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5 +1rata
Hasnan Hakim
3 +1pedati
Naim Jalil


  

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3 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +1
pedati


Explanation:
another word for kereta kuda. or kereta lembu.

Naim Jalil
Malaysia
Local time: 12:57
Native speaker of: Native in MalayMalay

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agree  Mohamad Nor Haikal Isnin: A two-wheeled horse-drawn vehicle used in ancient warfare and racing
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1 day 21 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +1
rata


Explanation:
The best word is rata, based on references. But, it is not used widely, compared to the other definition for 'rata' which is flat.


    Reference: http://prpm.dbp.gov.my/Search.aspx?k=chariot
    Reference: http://ekamus.dbp.gov.my/Search.aspx?spec=false&type=1&cari=...
Hasnan Hakim
Malaysia
Local time: 12:57
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Native speaker of: Malay
PRO pts in category: 4

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agree  Mohd Imran Mohamad Yusoff @ Ali
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