Malay · Adjectives

bersih

Clean

Beginneradjective

Definition

Free from dirt.

Example

Bilik sudah bersih sekarang.

The room is clean now.

Etymology

'Bersih' comes from the Malay root word 'bersih', which means 'clean'. The word has deep cultural roots associated with purity and cleanliness in Malay society.

How & Where It’s Used

'Bersih' is commonly used across both spoken and written contexts, in both formal and informal registers, especially in discussions about hygiene and cleanliness.

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