Bahasa Melayu
puasa
English
fast
To refrain from eating and drinking for a period of time, especially for religious observance.
ڤواسا
Examples
Contoh ayat
Mereka puasa pada hari Isnin dan Khamis.
They fast on Mondays and Thursdays.
Kakak saya puasa sepanjang bulan Ramadan.
My elder sister fasts throughout the month of Ramadan.
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What does “fast” mean in Malay?
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puasa
Puasa is the Malay word for fasting.
Word family
Common derived forms
- berpuasa
- to fast
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