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pray in Malay

berdoa

/pɹeɪ/

pray in Malay: berdoa, sembah, sembahyang. In English, pray means to direct words, thoughts, or one's attention to a deity or any higher being, for the sake of adoration, thanks, petition for help, etc.

Malay words for pray

to petition a higher being
berdoa
to talk to God
sembah, sembahyang

English meaning of pray

  1. verb To direct words, thoughts, or one's attention to a deity or any higher being, for the sake of adoration, thanks, petition for help, etc.
  2. verb To humbly beg a person for aid or their time.
  3. verb To ask earnestly for; to seek to obtain by supplication; to entreat for.
  4. verb To wish or hope strongly for a particular outcome.

Full definition of pray

pray in a sentence

  • Muslims pray in the direction of Mecca.
  • She is praying that the Red Sox will win tonight.

pray in other languages

Questions about pray in Malay

What is the meaning of pray in Malay?
Pray in Malay is berdoa, sembah, sembahyang.
Apakah maksud pray dalam bahasa Melayu?
Pray: berdoa, sembah, sembahyang.
What does pray mean in English?
Pray means to direct words, thoughts, or one's attention to a deity or any higher being, for the sake of adoration, thanks, petition for help, etc.

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