Bahasa Melayu
huruf
English
Arabic script, Arabic letters, Jawi script
The Arabic writing system used for Malay, especially in Jawi spelling.
حروف
Examples
Contoh ayat
Tulisan itu menggunakan huruf Arab.
The writing uses Arabic script.
Dia belajar mengenal huruf Arab sejak kecil.
He learned to recognise Arabic letters since childhood.
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What does “Arabic script” mean in Malay?
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huruf Arab
Also used for Malay in Jawi writing.
Word family
Common derived forms
- berhuruf
- written in letters
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Related Malay words
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