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wisdom in Malay

kebijaksanaan

UK/ˈwɪzdəm/

wisdom in Malay: kebijaksanaan. In English, wisdom means an element of personal character that enables one to distinguish the wise from the unwise.

Malay words for wisdom

element of personal character
kebijaksanaan

English meaning of wisdom

  1. noun An element of personal character that enables one to distinguish the wise from the unwise.
  2. noun A piece of wise advice.
  3. noun The discretionary use of knowledge for the greatest good.
  4. noun The ability to apply relevant knowledge in an insightful way, especially to different situations from that in which the knowledge was gained.

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Questions about wisdom in Malay

What is the meaning of wisdom in Malay?
Wisdom in Malay is kebijaksanaan.
Apakah maksud wisdom dalam bahasa Melayu?
Wisdom: kebijaksanaan.
What does wisdom mean in English?
Wisdom means an element of personal character that enables one to distinguish the wise from the unwise.

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