Bahasa Melayu
puasa
English
optional fast, voluntary fast
A fast that is done voluntarily and is encouraged, but not obligatory.
ڤواسا
Examples
Contoh ayat
Dia memilih untuk berpuasa sunat pada hari Isnin.
He chose to do a voluntary fast on Monday.
Ibu menggalakkan kami berpuasa sunat pada hari tertentu.
Mother encourages us to do voluntary fasting on certain days.
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What does “voluntary fast” mean in Malay?
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puasa sunat
It is a recommended fast, but not compulsory.
Word family
Common derived forms
- berpuasa
- to fast
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