Bahasa Melayu
khayal
English
daydream, absent-minded, imaginary
Khayal describes a state of being lost in thought or imagination.
خيال
Examples
Contoh ayat
Dia kelihatan khayal ketika mendengar muzik itu.
He looked lost in thought while listening to that music.
Mata kanak-kanak itu khayal melihat awan bergerak.
The child looked dreamy watching the clouds move.
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What does “daydream” mean in Malay?
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khayal
It refers to being absorbed in thought or imagination.
Word family
Common derived forms
- berkhayal
- to day-dream; to be absorbed in thought
- khayalan
- daydream; fantasy
- mengkhayalkan
- to imagine; to cause someone to day-dream
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