Bahasa Melayu
berbau
English
smelly, scented, associated with
To have a smell, a scent, or a connection with something.
برباو
Examples
Contoh ayat
Bilik itu berbau harum selepas disembur pewangi.
The room smelled fragrant after being sprayed with air freshener.
Keputusan itu berbau tidak adil bagi pekerja.
That decision seemed unfair to the workers.
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What does “smelly” mean in Malay?
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berbau
It can describe a smell, a scent, or something that seems associated with an idea.
Word family
Common derived forms
- bau
- smell; aroma; odour
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