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dawn in Malay

subuh

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dawn in Malay: subuh. In English, dawn means to begin to brighten with daylight.

Malay words for dawn

to begin to brighten with daylight
subuh

English meaning of dawn

  1. verb To begin to brighten with daylight.
  2. verb To start to appear or become obvious.
  3. verb To begin to give promise; to begin to appear or to expand.
  4. noun The morning twilight period immediately before sunrise.

Full definition of dawn

dawn in a sentence

  • I don’t want to be there when the truth dawns on him.
  • The realization dawned on him that few would pass that final exam.
  • She rose before dawn to meet the train.

Synonyms of dawn

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Questions about dawn in Malay

What is the meaning of dawn in Malay?
Dawn in Malay is subuh.
Apakah maksud dawn dalam bahasa Melayu?
Dawn: subuh.
What does dawn mean in English?
Dawn means to begin to brighten with daylight.

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