mahal
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of mahal
From the Arabic word maḥall “place, area”
Example Sentences
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"In Tagalog, a Philippine language, mahal can mean beloved, and mahal-mahal means very expensive," reveals Eush T. "The more you know ..."
From The Guardian ● Jun. 11, 2010
"She has issued invitations to a party for princesses in her panch mahal!"
From Caves of Terror by Talbot Mundy
He asks too long a price— Dia minta mahal sangat.
From A Manual of the Malay language With an Introductory Sketch of the Sanskrit Element in Malay by Sir William Edward Maxwell
In this mahal there was no lack of people.
From The Poison Tree A Tale of Hindu Life in Bengal by Miriam S. Knight
Don’t ask too much; say exactly what you want— Jangan-lah mahal sangat, kata-lah betul-betul.
From A Manual of the Malay language With an Introductory Sketch of the Sanskrit Element in Malay by Sir William Edward Maxwell
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