mahal
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of mahal
From the Arabic word maḥall “place, area”
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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
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
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
The large hall of worship formed one side of the puja mahal; on the other three sides were two-storied houses.
From The Poison Tree A Tale of Hindu Life in Bengal by Miriam S. Knight
The inner mahal behind the kacheri bari was for Nagendra's private use.
From The Poison Tree A Tale of Hindu Life in Bengal by Miriam S. Knight
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