Bahasa Melayu
puasa
English
fasting
The act or practice of not eating and drinking for a period of time, especially for religion.
ڤواسا
Examples
Contoh ayat
Puasa bermula sebelum fajar.
Fasting begins before dawn.
Ramai orang menjaga kesihatan ketika puasa.
Many people take care of their health during fasting.
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What does “fasting” mean in Malay?
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puasa
Puasa can refer to the practice of fasting.
Word family
Common derived forms
- berpuasa
- to fast
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