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lebih

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Indonesian

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Etymology

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Inherited from Malay lebih, from Proto-Malayic *ləbih, from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *ləbiq (excess, surplus). Cognate with Minangkabau labiah, Javanese luwih, Tagalog labì (fragment, remnant, remains).

Pronunciation

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Adverb

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lêbih

  1. more, to a greater degree or extent
    Aku lebih suka dendeng dibanding rendang.
    I like jerky more than rendang.
  2. more (used to mark comparative adjective)
    lebih dingincolder, more cold
    Dia lebih kaya daripada kamu.
    He is richer than you.

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Malay

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Etymology

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Inherited from Proto-Malayic *ləbih, from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *ləbiq. Cognate with Javanese luwih.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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lebih (Jawi spelling لبيه, plural lebih-lebih or lebih2)

  1. remainder
    Synonyms: baki, sisa

Adverb

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lebih (Jawi spelling لبيه)

  1. more, over, -er
    Synonym: lagi
    Harga minyak di Malaysia jauh lebih rendah berbanding di Amerika.
    The cost of fuel in Malaysia is much lower compared to in America.

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Descendants

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  • > Indonesian: lebih (inherited)

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