Bahasa Melayu
balai
English
hall, building, public hall
A building or room used for a particular public purpose or gathering.
بالاي
Examples
Contoh ayat
Mesyuarat kampung itu diadakan di balai.
The village meeting was held in the hall.
Orang ramai berkumpul di balai pada waktu petang.
People gathered at the hall in the evening.
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What does “hall” mean in Malay?
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balai
It usually refers to a building or room for a specific purpose.
Word family
Common derived forms
- bala
- disaster; danger; troop
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