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west in Malay

barat

/wɛst/

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British/wɛst/

west in Malay: barat, kulon, maghrib. In English, west means the direction opposite to that of the earth's rotation, specifically 270°.

Malay words for west

compass point
barat, kulon, maghrib
towards the west
barat, kulon, maghrib
western
barat, kulon, maghrib
occidental
barat, kulon, maghrib

English meaning of west

  1. noun The direction opposite to that of the earth's rotation, specifically 270°.
  2. noun The western region or area; the inhabitants thereof.
  3. noun In a church: the direction of the gallery, opposite to the altar, and opposite to the direction faced by the priest when celebrating ad orientem.
  4. adjective Situated or lying in or toward the west; westward.

Full definition of west

west in a sentence

  • We used to live in the west of the country.
  • Portugal lies to the west of Spain.
  • This thoroughfare bears (to the) West.

west in other languages

Questions about west in Malay

What is the meaning of west in Malay?
West in Malay is barat, kulon, maghrib.
Apakah maksud west dalam bahasa Melayu?
West: barat, kulon, maghrib.
What does west mean in English?
West means the direction opposite to that of the earth's rotation, specifically 270°.

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