Bahasa Melayu
nafas
English
breath, breathing
The air you take in and let out when you breathe.
نفس
Examples
Contoh ayat
Dia tercungap-cungap kerana semput dan sesak nafas.
He was panting because of asthma and shortness of breath.
Ambil nafas dalam-dalam sebelum mula bercakap.
Take a deep breath before you start speaking.
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What does “breath” mean in Malay?
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nafas
Use nafas for the air you breathe in and out.
Word family
Common derived forms
- bernafas
- to breathe
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