Bahasa Melayu

bisu

Bahasa Melayu

English

mute, silent

Bisu describes someone who does not speak, or a situation where there is no sound.

بيسو

Examples

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  1. Selepas sakit tekak, dia menjadi bisu seketika.

    After the throat infection, he became unable to speak for a while.

  2. Suasana di bilik itu sangat bisu.

    The atmosphere in the room was very silent.

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bisu

Bisu can mean unable to speak or very quiet.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.