No. 793 in Malay
asri
"Asri" in Malay means "beautiful," "serene," or "idyllic," typically referring to a natural or peaceful setting.
In a sentence
Kampung tersebut sangat asri dengan panorama alam yang indah.
The village is very serene with beautiful natural scenery.
Here, 'asri' conveys a sense of serenity and beauty in the context of natural surroundings.
Taman ini begitu asri karena penuh dengan tumbuhan hijau dan bunga-bungaan.
This garden is so lush because it is full of greenery and flowers.
In this sentence, 'asri' emphasizes the lush and unspoiled nature of the garden.
Rumah tradisional itu tetap asri meskipun sudah lama dibina.
The traditional house remains charming despite being built long ago.
Here, 'asri' describes the enduring charm and elegance of the traditional house.
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