Bahasa Melayu

purdah

Bahasa Melayu

English

curtain, veil, screen

Purdah is a curtain or veil used to cover, separate, or conceal something.

ڤورده

Examples

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  1. Dia menutup tingkap dengan purdah tebal.

    She covered the window with a thick curtain.

  2. Wanita itu memakai purdah ketika keluar rumah.

    The woman wore a veil when going out.

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purdah

It can also mean a veil or screen.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.