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alif in Malay

alif

/a.lɪf/

alif in Malay: alif. In English, alif means the first letter of the Arabic alphabet: ا (ʔalif).

Malay words for alif

first letter of the Arabic alphabet
alif

English meaning of alif

  1. noun The first letter of the Arabic alphabet: ا (ʔalif).

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Questions about alif in Malay

What is the meaning of alif in Malay?
Alif in Malay is alif.
Apakah maksud alif dalam bahasa Melayu?
Alif: alif.
What does alif mean in English?
Alif means the first letter of the Arabic alphabet: ا (ʔalif).

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