Bahasa Melayu

seranah

Bahasa Melayu

English

invective, abusive language, curse

harsh, insulting words spoken to hurt someone.

سرانه

Examples

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  1. Dia menegur mereka kerana menggunakan seranah terhadap jiran.

    He scolded them for using abusive language against the neighbour.

  2. Seranah itu membuat suasana menjadi tegang.

    The abusive words made the atmosphere tense.

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seranah

It refers to insulting or harsh words.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.