Bahasa Melayu
perawan
English
maiden, virgin
A perawan is an unmarried young woman, and it can also mean a virgin.
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Perawan itu datang ke majlis bersama keluarganya.
The maiden came to the event with her family.
Dalam cerita lama, dia digambarkan sebagai perawan yang baik hati.
In the old story, she is described as a kind-hearted virgin.
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perawan
Perawan can refer to an unmarried young woman.
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