Bahasa Melayu

senonoh

Bahasa Melayu

English

proper, decent, suitable, appropriate

Acceptable in behaviour, appearance, or manner, and fit for the situation.

سنونوه

Examples

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  1. Pakaian itu nampak senonoh untuk majlis rasmi.

    That outfit looks proper for a formal event.

  2. Dia bercakap dengan cara yang senonoh di hadapan orang tua.

    He spoke in a proper manner in front of the elders.

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senonoh

It refers to something suitable and decent.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.