Malay · Adjectives
mahal
Expensive
Beginneradjective
Definition
Costing a lot of money.
Example
Hotel ini terlalu mahal.
This hotel is too expensive.
Etymology
The word 'mahal' is derived from Arabic 'مَهَل' (mahal), meaning 'expensive' or 'to be costly'. It has been integrated into Malay through historical trade and cultural exchanges with Arabic-speaking traders and scholars.
How & Where It’s Used
'Mahal' is commonly used in both spoken and written contexts in informal settings, often to describe the price of goods or services. It is widely used across Malay-speaking regions with no significant regional variations.