Bahasa Melayu

purdah

Bahasa Melayu

English

veil, face covering, purdah

A purdah is a covering worn over the face.

ڤورده

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Wanita itu menutup mukanya dengan purdah.

    The woman covered her face with a purdah.

  2. Purdah hitam itu dipakai ketika dia keluar dari rumah.

    The black purdah was worn when she went out of the house.

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What does “purdah” mean in Malay?

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tutup muka

It is a face covering.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.