Bahasa Melayu
sunat
English
optional, non-obligatory, customary
Something that is allowed but not required, or something done by custom or tradition.
سنة
Examples
Contoh ayat
Kehadiran ke aktiviti itu sunat, bukan wajib.
Attendance at the activity is optional, not compulsory.
Sesetengah amalan itu dianggap sunat dalam tradisi keluarga mereka.
Some practices are considered customary in their family tradition.
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What does “optional” mean in Malay?
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sunat
Something allowed but not required.
Word family
Common derived forms
- sunatan
- circumcision
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