No. 717 in Malay
miskin
Poor.
In a sentence
Dia berasal dari keluarga yang miskin.
He comes from a poor family.
The word 'miskin' here refers to the economic condition of being poor.
Dalam erti kata lain, idea itu miskin dari segi kreativiti.
In other words, that idea is lacking in creativity.
The word 'miskin' here metaphorically describes a deficiency or lack of creativity.
Sejak kehilangan pekerjaannya, kehidupannya menjadi miskin senyuman.
Since losing his job, his life has become lacking in smiles.
The word 'miskin' here metaphorically signifies a scarcity of happiness or joy.
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