Bahasa Melayu
hanyir
English
fishy smell, rancid smell, stale smell
Having a strong unpleasant smell, often like old fish or food that is not fresh.
هاڽير
Examples
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Ikan yang lama itu sudah hanyir.
The old fish is already fishy and unpleasant-smelling.
Dia tidak suka bau air yang hanyir itu.
He does not like the fishy smell of that water.
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What does “fishy smell” mean in Malay?
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hanyir
Often used for a strong bad smell like old fish.
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