Bahasa Melayu
bersalam
English
shake hands, greet
To greet someone by shaking hands.
برسلام
Examples
Contoh ayat
Mereka bersalam selepas mesyuarat itu.
They shook hands after the meeting.
Setiap kali bertemu, jiran itu akan bersalam dengan mesra.
Whenever they meet, that neighbour will greet warmly with a handshake.
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What does “shake hands” mean in Malay?
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bersalam
It is used for a greeting by hand.
Word family
Common derived forms
- bersalaman
- to exchange greetings
- salam
- greeting; salutation; peace
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