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breath in Malay

nafas

UK/bɹɛθ/

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Australia/bɹeθ/

breath in Malay: nafas. In English, breath means the act or process of breathing.

Malay words for breath

act or process of breathing
nafas

English meaning of breath

  1. noun The act or process of breathing.
  2. noun A single act of breathing in or out; a breathing of air.
  3. noun Air expelled from the lungs.
  4. noun A rest or pause.

Full definition of breath

breath in a sentence

  • I could hear the breath of the runner behind me.
  • The child's breath came quickly and unevenly.
  • I took a deep breath and started the test.

breath in other languages

Questions about breath in Malay

What is the meaning of breath in Malay?
Breath in Malay is nafas.
Apakah maksud breath dalam bahasa Melayu?
Breath: nafas.
What does breath mean in English?
Breath means the act or process of breathing.

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