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darling in Malay

sayang

UK/ˈdɑːlɪŋ//ˈdɑɹlɪŋ/

darling in Malay: sayang. In English, darling means often used as an affectionate term of address: a person who is very dear to one.

Malay words for darling

often used as an affectionate term of address: person who is very dear to one
sayang

English meaning of darling

  1. noun Often used as an affectionate term of address: a person who is very dear to one.
  2. noun A person who is kind, sweet, etc., and thus lovable; a pet, a sweetheart; also, an animal or thing which is cute and lovable.
  3. noun A favourite.
  4. noun The favourite child in a family.

Full definition of darling

darling in a sentence

  • Pass the wine, would you, darling?
  • The girl next door picks up all my shopping for me. She is such a darling.
  • Mary, the youngest daughter, was always her mother’s darling.

Synonyms of darling

All synonyms of darling

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Questions about darling in Malay

What is the meaning of darling in Malay?
Darling in Malay is sayang.
Apakah maksud darling dalam bahasa Melayu?
Darling: sayang.
What does darling mean in English?
Darling means often used as an affectionate term of address: a person who is very dear to one.

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