Malay

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From Arabic غَيْرَة (ḡayra, jealously, zeal).

Noun

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ghairah (Jawi spelling غاءيره, plural ghairah-ghairah, informal 1st possessive ghairahku, 2nd possessive ghairahmu, 3rd possessive ghairahnya)

  1. passion, strong desire
    Synonym: berahi

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Descendants

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  • Indonesian: gairah

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