Bahasa Melayu
mendiang
English
late, the late, deceased
Mendiang is a respectful word for someone who has died.
مندياڠ
Examples
Contoh ayat
Mendiang datuknya dikenang oleh semua orang.
Her late grandfather was remembered by everyone.
Kita mendoakan mendiang itu.
We prayed for the deceased person.
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mendiang
It is a respectful word for someone who has died.
Word family
Common derived forms
- diang
- warm oneself by staying near fire
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