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17:57 Aug 29, 2013
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English term or phrase: infinity pool
Definition from own experience or research:
A swimming pool which produces a visual effect of water extending to the horizon, vanishing, or extending to infinity

Example sentence(s):
  • With the infinity pool looking out over the ocean views and the peaceful resort, this leaves more time for the fun and games to happen in the freeform pool. First Choice UK
  • The Pool Residences each have their own infinity pool and combine blissful living space with privacy. Infinity Swimming Pools
  • Surrounded by lush zen garden landscapes, an enchanting infinity pool appears to flow directly into the sparkling waters of Elliott Bay. Four Seasons Hotels Limited
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Summary of translations provided
5kolam tanpa batas
SitiSingapura
4 +1Kolam renang infiniti
Ummuafia
4Kolam renang infiniti
Norazilinah Ingram
4kolam renang infiniti
Jamilah Zainol Abidin


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Kolam renang infiniti


Definition from Info Dunia:
Infinity pool adalah desain kolam renang unik yang level air nya lebih tinggi dari tembol pembatasnya, sehingga air kolam akan mengalir keluar secara terus menerus, inilah yang membuat kesan infinity, bagaikan sumber mata air yang terus keluar dan tak pernah habis.

Example sentence(s):
  • Beberapa kolam renang infinity dengan pemandangan yang indah dibangun di tebing, atau di atas bukit dengan dedaunan hijau atau meluas keluar seolah-olah bertemu dengan laut. - Aura-ilmu  

Explanation:
Cadangan untuk penukaran ejaan infinity kepada infiniti untuk disesuaikan dengan bahasa Melayu. Istilah penuh untuk penterjemahan infinity pool ialah kolam renang infiniti
Norazilinah Ingram
United States
Local time: 09:30
Native speaker of: Native in IndonesianIndonesian, Native in MalayMalay
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kolam renang infiniti


Definition from Wikipedia:
An infinity edge pool (also named negative edge, zero edge, infinity pool, disappearing edge, or vanishing edge pool) is a swimming or reflecting pool that produces a visual effect of water extending to the horizon, vanishing, or extending to "infinity." The term also is used to describe perimeter overflow pools (pools that may be on level parcels, wherein the water flows over one or more edges, usually flush with the decking elevation).

Example sentence(s):
  • Kebiasaannya, rekaan kolam renang infiniti ini digunapakai di kawasan yang mempunyai permandangan yang cantik, dimana airnya mengalir ke bawah di permukaan bertingkat. - Wikipedia  

Explanation:
Selain dari infiniti, ia juka merujuk kepada aliran air tanpa had.
Jamilah Zainol Abidin
Malaysia
Local time: 21:30
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in MalayMalay
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kolam tanpa batas


Definition from Merriam Webster English Dictionary:
Kolam renang ruang luar yang mengalir ke dalam palung tetapi kelihatan bak mengalir ke kaki langit.

Example sentence(s):
Explanation:
Kolam tanpa batas juga dikenali dengan istilah kolam renang infiniti apabila ia diterjemah langsung dari bahasa pinjaman Inggeris bagi perkataan 'infinity'. Istilah yang sama digunakan sebagai sinonim dalam media berita Indonesia, Malaysia dan Singapura.
SitiSingapura
Singapore
Local time: 21:30
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in MalayMalay
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Kolam renang infiniti


Definition from oxford dictionaries:
A swimming pool whose positioning gives the impression that it merges into the surrounding landscape, especially the sea.
Malay : Sebuah kolam renang yang membuatkan kita melihat seperti ia seakan-akan bergabung dengan persekitarannya (tiada batasan), terutamanya laut.

Example sentence(s):
  • Setelah melepasi kolam renang infiniti, terlihatlah pemandangan indah laut dan juga bukit. - Malay magazine 
  • Nikmati tur virtual Kolam Renang Infiniti Sands SkyPark yang menakjubkan yang terletak 57 lantai di atas tanah. - Marina Bay Sands  

Explanation:
Juga dikenali sebagai 'kolam renang infiniti' atau 'kolam renang tanpa batas'.
Ummuafia
Malaysia
Local time: 21:30
Native speaker of: Native in MalayMalay

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