Bahasa Melayu
sembahyang
English
pray, worship, ritual prayer
A religious act of prayer or worship, especially a formal prayer practice.
سمبهيڠ
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Mereka pergi ke surau untuk sembahyang.
They went to the prayer room to pray.
Kanak-kanak itu belajar sembahyang sejak kecil.
The child learned ritual prayer from a young age.
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sembahyang
Used for religious prayer or worship.
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