Bahasa Melayu

setanggi

Bahasa Melayu

English

incense

A fragrant substance burned for its smell, especially in a religious or ceremonial setting.

ستاڠڬي

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Bau setanggi memenuhi bilik itu.

    The smell of incense filled the room.

  2. Mereka menyalakan setanggi sebelum upacara bermula.

    They lit incense before the ceremony began.

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setanggi

Use setanggi for fragrant burning material.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.