Bahasa Melayu
berpantang
English
abstain, refrain, abstention
To keep away from something or not do something, usually for a rule or belief.
برڤانتڠ
Examples
Contoh ayat
Dia berpantang makan makanan pedas selepas bersalin.
She refrains from eating spicy food after giving birth.
Kami berpantang merokok di rumah.
We refrain from smoking at home.
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What does “abstain” mean in Malay?
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abstain
It is used for avoiding or refraining from something.
Word family
Common derived forms
- memantangkan
- to abstain; to avoid; to refuse; to forbid
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