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lain.

other, another, else

4 characters1 syllables approx.Bahasa Indonesia language

Meaning & usage

adj/lain/

  1. other, another, else

    Aku sebaiknya mencari pekerjaan lain.

  2. different, distinct

    Perilakunya lain daripada temannya.

  3. except, unless

    dated
Where this word comes from

From Malay lain, from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *laqin. Cognate with Cebuano lain and Central Bikol lain.

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