Bahasa Melayu

senonoh

Bahasa Melayu

English

indecent, improper, unbecoming

Not proper in behaviour, language, appearance, or conduct.

سنونوه

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Kata-kata itu tidak senonoh untuk didengar oleh kanak-kanak.

    That language is indecent for children to hear.

  2. Perbuatannya dianggap senonoh oleh jiran-jiran.

    His actions were considered improper by the neighbours.

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What does “indecent” mean in Malay?

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tidak senonoh

It means not proper or not decent.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.