Bahasa Melayu

earthy

Bahasa Melayu

English

rough, coarse, earthy, crude

Something earthy is rough, coarse, or not refined.

Examples

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  1. Jenaka lelaki itu agak kasar tetapi semua orang masih ketawa.

    The man's joke was rather crude, but everyone still laughed.

  2. Warna tanah pada pakaian tradisional itu nampak sangat kasar dan semula jadi.

    The earthy colour of that traditional clothing looked very rough and natural.

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What does “earthy” mean in Malay?

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kasar; seerti tanah

Used here for rough or crude quality.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.