Bahasa Melayu
hamis
English
smelly, fishy, rancid
Hamis describes a strong unpleasant smell, especially a fishy or rancid one.
هميس
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Ikan itu sudah hamis kerana terlalu lama disimpan.
The fish was smelly because it had been kept too long.
Bau hamis datang dari tong sampah itu.
A strong unpleasant smell came from that rubbish bin.
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hamis
This sense often refers to a fishy or rancid smell.
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