Bahasa Melayu
halus
English
fine, smooth, delicate
Halus means something is soft, smooth, delicate, or very polite.
هالوس
Examples
Contoh ayat
Kulit bayi itu sangat halus.
That baby's skin is very smooth.
Dia bercakap dengan suara yang halus dan sopan.
He spoke in a soft and polite voice.
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What does “fine” mean in Malay?
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halus
Here it means soft, smooth, or delicate.
Word family
Common derived forms
- kehalusan
- refinement, softness, or gentleness
- menghaluskan
- to soften or refine
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