Bahasa Melayu

manis

Bahasa Melayu

English

sweet, pleasant, light

Manis describes a sweet taste or something that feels pleasant and easy on the senses.

مانيس

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Buah mangga itu sangat manis.

    That mango is very sweet.

  2. Dia memakai pakaian yang manis dan ringkas.

    She wore a simple and pleasant outfit.

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What does “sweet” mean in Malay?

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manis

It can describe taste or a pleasant appearance.

Word family

Common derived forms

kemanisan
sweetness; charm
manisan
sweetened food; sweets

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.