Bahasa Melayu
strong
English
coarse, bad language, obscene
Used to describe rude, offensive, or vulgar language.
Examples
Contoh ayat
Kanak-kanak itu dimarahi kerana mengeluarkan kata-kata yang kesat.
The child was scolded for using coarse words.
Dia menegur rakannya supaya tidak bercakap dengan bahasa yang kesat.
He told his friend not to speak with bad language.
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What does “bad language” mean in Malay?
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bahasa yang kesat
It means rude or vulgar speech.
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