Bahasa Melayu

arak

Bahasa Melayu

English

liquor, alcohol

An alcoholic drink.

ارق

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Kedai itu tidak menjual arak kepada kanak-kanak.

    That shop does not sell alcohol to children.

  2. Dia mengelakkan minuman arak.

    He avoids alcoholic drinks.

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arak

Used for liquor or alcoholic drink.

Word family

Common derived forms

berarak
to walk in procession
memarakkan
to light up; to kindle
perarakan
procession

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.