Bahasa Melayu
wafat
English
to pass away, to die
To die, especially in a gentle or respectful way.
وفاة
Examples
Contoh ayat
Datuknya wafat pada malam tadi.
His grandfather passed away last night.
Ramai datang untuk menghormati jiran yang baru wafat itu.
Many people came to pay respect to the neighbour who had just passed away.
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What does “to pass away” mean in Malay?
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wafat
It is a respectful way to say someone has died.
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