kucing کوچيڠ
The English phrase "cat" is kucing کوچيڠ in Malay.
kucing کوچيڠ refers to the domestic species of cat.
Meaning: domestic species (noun)
Did you know?
- The word kucing is written in the Latin alphabet as 'kucing' and in the Jawi script as کوچیڠ, reflecting the dual literacy system used in Malaysia.
- The word kucing is used in the idiomatic phrase kucing dalam karung, which translates to 'a cat in a bag' and refers to buying something without seeing it first.
- In Malaysia, you may find the kucing mentioned in the phrase kucing kurap, which literally means 'scabby cat' but is used as a slang term for someone who is scruffy or neglected.
Examples in context
- Saya melihat seekor kucing di taman.I saw a cat in the park.
- Banyak orang menyukai kucing kerana mereka menjadi sahabat yang baik.Many people love cats because they make great companions.
