Bahasa Melayu

mali

Bahasa Melayu

English

tabooed, forbidden, prohibited

Not allowed because it is considered taboo or forbidden.

مالي

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Sesetengah makanan dianggap mali dalam adat lama.

    Some foods are considered taboo in old customs.

  2. Nama itu tidak boleh disebut kerana dianggap mali.

    That name cannot be mentioned because it is considered forbidden.

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What does “forbidden” mean in Malay?

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mali

It can mean tabooed or not allowed.

Word family

Common derived forms

kemal
damp; clammy
mal
property; treasury
malan
drunk; amazed; perplexed

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.