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wai in Malay

sembah

/waɪ/

wai in Malay: sembah. In English, wai means a Thai greeting wherein the palms are brought together in front of the face or chest, sometimes accompanied with a bow.

Malay words for wai

Thai greeting
sembah

English meaning of wai

  1. noun A Thai greeting wherein the palms are brought together in front of the face or chest, sometimes accompanied with a bow.
  2. adverb Why (a purposeful misspelling).

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Questions about wai in Malay

What is the meaning of wai in Malay?
Wai in Malay is sembah.
Apakah maksud wai dalam bahasa Melayu?
Wai: sembah.
What does wai mean in English?
Wai means a Thai greeting wherein the palms are brought together in front of the face or chest, sometimes accompanied with a bow.

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