Bahasa Melayu

gah

Bahasa Melayu

English

famous, well-known, prominent

To be widely known or to have a good reputation.

ڬه

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Namanya gah di seluruh bandar itu.

    His name is well-known throughout the town.

  2. Pelakon itu gah kerana bakatnya.

    The actor is famous because of his talent.

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What does “famous” mean in Malay?

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gah

This sense refers to being well-known or having a strong reputation.

Word family

Common derived forms

megah
proud; glorious
mengah
panting; breathless
segah
satiated; full

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.