Bahasa Melayu

stink

Bahasa Melayu

English

smell bad, stink

To have a very unpleasant smell.

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Tong sampah itu mula busuk dan berbau sangat kuat.

    The rubbish bin started to smell bad and strong.

  2. Bilik itu berbau busuk kerana makanan tertinggal semalaman.

    The room stank because food had been left overnight.

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What does “stink” mean in Malay?

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berbau busuk

Used for a very bad smell.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.