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white in Malay

putih

/ˈwaɪt/

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white in Malay: putih, puteh, abiad, abyad. In English, white means bright and colourless; reflecting equal quantities of all frequencies of visible light.

Malay words for white

bright and colourless
putih, puteh, abiad, abyad
of or relating to Caucasians — see also Caucasian
kulit putih
color
putih, puteh, abiad, abyad
person of European descent
orang putih

English meaning of white

  1. adjective Bright and colourless; reflecting equal quantities of all frequencies of visible light.
  2. adjective Of or relating to Europeans or those of European descent, regardless if their skin has cool or warm undertones.
  3. adjective Of or relating to Caucasians (people with white complexion and European ancestry).
  4. adjective By U.S. Census Bureau definition, of or relating to people hailing from Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Full definition of white

white in a sentence

  • Write in black ink on white paper.
  • white drinking fountain
  • The white pieces in this set are in fact made of light green glass.

Synonyms of white

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Questions about white in Malay

What is the meaning of white in Malay?
White in Malay is putih, puteh, abiad, abyad.
Apakah maksud white dalam bahasa Melayu?
White: putih, puteh, abiad, abyad.
What does white mean in English?
White means bright and colourless; reflecting equal quantities of all frequencies of visible light.

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