Bahasa Melayu
motif
English
motive, design, pattern
A motif is a repeated design or a main idea in a work of art, cloth, or story.
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Kain itu mempunyai motif bunga yang kemas.
The cloth has a neat floral pattern.
Pengarah itu menggunakan motif keluarga dalam filemnya.
The director used a family theme in the film.
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motif
It can mean a repeated design or a main idea.
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