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rare in Malay

jarang

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rare in Malay: jarang, nadir. In English, rare means very uncommon; scarce.

Malay words for rare

very uncommon
jarang, nadir

English meaning of rare

  1. adjective Very uncommon; scarce.
  2. adjective Small in number (but not unusual); infrequent; sparse.
  3. adjective Thin; of low density.
  4. adjective Good; enjoyable.

Full definition of rare

rare in a sentence

  • Black pearls are very rare and therefore very valuable.

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Questions about rare in Malay

What is the meaning of rare in Malay?
Rare in Malay is jarang, nadir.
Apakah maksud rare dalam bahasa Melayu?
Rare: jarang, nadir.
What does rare mean in English?
Rare means very uncommon; scarce.

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