Bahasa Melayu
permai
English
beautiful, lovely, pretty
Used for something that looks very beautiful and pleasant.
ڤرماءي
Examples
Contoh ayat
Pemandangan di tepi tasik itu sangat permai pada waktu petang.
The view by the lake is very beautiful in the evening.
Mereka berjalan di kawasan permai yang dipenuhi pokok bunga.
They walked in a lovely area filled with flowering plants.
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What does “beautiful” mean in Malay?
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permai
It is often used for a lovely place or scene.
Word family
Common derived forms
- semai
- seedling
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