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famous in Malay

terkenal

/ˈfeɪ.məs/

famous in Malay: terkenal, masyhur. In English, famous means well known.

Malay words for famous

well known
terkenal, masyhur

English meaning of famous

  1. adjective Well known.
  2. adjective In the public eye.
  3. adjective Excellent.
  4. verb To make famous; to bring renown to.

Full definition of famous

famous in a sentence

  • Some people are only famous within their city.

Synonyms of famous

All synonyms of famous

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Questions about famous in Malay

What is the meaning of famous in Malay?
Famous in Malay is terkenal, masyhur.
Apakah maksud famous dalam bahasa Melayu?
Famous: terkenal, masyhur.
What does famous mean in English?
Famous means well known.

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