Bahasa Melayu

dawas

Bahasa Melayu

English

faded, dull, pale

No longer bright or fresh in colour or appearance.

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  1. Baju lama itu kelihatan dawas selepas banyak kali dibasuh.

    The old shirt looked faded after being washed many times.

  2. Warna pada kain itu sudah dawas dan kurang menarik.

    The colour on the cloth had faded and was less attractive.

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dawas

It describes something that has lost its colour or freshness.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.