Bahasa Melayu
mahar
English
dowry, bridal gift
Property or money given by the bridegroom to the bride or her family in marriage.
مهر
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Keluarga itu membincangkan jumlah mahar sebelum majlis nikah.
The family discussed the amount of the dowry before the marriage ceremony.
Mahar itu diserahkan bersama hadiah perkahwinan.
The dowry was handed over together with the wedding gifts.
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mahar
A marriage payment or gift given according to custom.
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