Bahasa Melayu

bembam

Bahasa Melayu

English

roast, burn in hot ashes

To roast something in hot ashes or embers.

بيمبم

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Lelaki itu bembam ubi kayu dalam bara api.

    The man roasted the cassava in the embers.

  2. Nenek bembam keledek itu hingga masak.

    Grandma roasted the sweet potatoes until they were cooked.

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bembam

This word refers to roasting food in hot ashes or embers.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.