Bahasa Melayu
asam
English
sour, acidic, not fresh
Something that is asam tastes sour or is no longer fresh.
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Limau itu terlalu asam untuk diminum begitu sahaja.
The lime is too sour to drink on its own.
Ibu berkata ikan itu sudah asam dan tidak elok dimakan.
Mother said the fish is no longer fresh and should not be eaten.
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asam
It can also mean acidic or not fresh in this sense.
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