Bahasa Melayu
alim
English
pious, religious, devout
Alim describes a person who is religious and known for piety.
عاليم
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Tok guru itu sangat alim dan dihormati orang kampung.
That religious teacher was very pious and respected by the villagers.
Dia belajar di sekolah agama dan menjadi semakin alim.
He studied at a religious school and became increasingly devout.
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alim
Alim describes a person who is religious and devout.
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