Bahasa Melayu

becalmed

Bahasa Melayu

English

stopped by lack of wind, becalmed

It describes a boat or ship that cannot move because there is no wind.

Examples

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  1. Perahu itu becalmed di tengah laut pada waktu petang.

    The boat was becalmed in the middle of the sea in the evening.

  2. Kapal layar itu terpaksa berhenti kerana keadaan becalmed.

    The sailing ship had to stop because it was becalmed.

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What does “becalmed” mean in Malay?

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terpaksa berhenti kerana ketiadaan angin

It describes a ship unable to move because there is no wind.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.