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desire in Malay

keinginan

/dɪˈzaɪə//dɪˈzaɪɹ/

desire in Malay: keinginan, hasrat, nafsu. In English, desire means to want; to wish for earnestly.

Malay words for desire

something wished for
keinginan
strong attraction
hasrat, nafsu

English meaning of desire

  1. verb To want; to wish for earnestly.
  2. verb To put a request to (someone); to entreat.
  3. verb To want emotionally or sexually.
  4. verb To express a wish for; to entreat; to request.

Full definition of desire

desire in a sentence

  • I desire to speak with you.
  • She has desired him since they first met.
  • Too much desire can seriously affect one’s judgement.

Synonyms of desire

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Questions about desire in Malay

What is the meaning of desire in Malay?
Desire in Malay is keinginan, hasrat, nafsu.
Apakah maksud desire dalam bahasa Melayu?
Desire: keinginan, hasrat, nafsu.
What does desire mean in English?
Desire means to want; to wish for earnestly.

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