Bahasa Melayu
sahabat
English
close friend, intimate friend
A sahabat is also someone who is very close and trusted.
صحابة
Examples
Contoh ayat
Dia dianggap sahabat karib oleh keluarganya.
He is regarded as a close friend by his family.
Mereka menjadi sahabat rapat selepas bekerja bersama.
They became close friends after working together.
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What does “close friend” mean in Malay?
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sahabat karib
This means a very intimate or trusted friend.
Word family
Common derived forms
- bersahabat
- to be friendly with; to make friends
- persahabatan
- friendship
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