Bahasa Melayu
mas
English
dowry, bridewealth
Money or gifts given by the groom to the bride or her family at marriage.
مس
Examples
Contoh ayat
Keluarga itu berbincang tentang mas kahwin sebelum majlis berlangsung.
The family discussed the dowry before the ceremony took place.
Nilai mas kahwin itu ditetapkan mengikut persetujuan kedua-dua pihak.
The dowry amount was set by agreement between both sides.
Quick check
What does “dowry” mean in Malay?
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Mas kahwin.
It is the marriage payment or gift given at a wedding.
Word family
Common derived forms
- kemas
- covered or decorated with gold; inlaid with gold
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