Bahasa Melayu
nafas
English
breath, gentle blowing
Nafas is the air that enters and leaves the lungs, or a gentle puff of air.
نفس
Examples
Contoh ayat
Dia menarik nafas panjang sebelum bercakap.
He took a deep breath before speaking.
Angin petang itu datang sebagai nafas yang lembut.
The evening breeze came as a gentle breath of air.
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What does “breath” mean in Malay?
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nafas
It refers to air taken in and out of the lungs.
Word family
Common derived forms
- bernafas
- to breathe; to be alive.
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