Bahasa Melayu
permai
English
beautiful, lovely
Used for something that is very beautiful or pleasing to look at.
ڤرماءي
Examples
Contoh ayat
Rumah lama itu masih kelihatan permai walaupun sudah uzur.
The old house still looks lovely even though it is worn out.
Mereka menikmati suasana permai di kampung itu.
They enjoyed the beautiful atmosphere in that village.
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What does “beautiful” mean in Malay?
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permai
It describes something lovely or pleasing to the eye.
Word family
Common derived forms
- semai
- seedling
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