Bahasa Melayu
daham
English
clear the throat, hum and haw, hesitate
To make a small throat sound, usually before speaking or when the throat feels blocked.
داهم
Examples
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Dia daham sebelum mula membaca pengumuman itu.
He cleared his throat before starting to read the announcement.
Sebelum bercakap, dia selalu daham sedikit.
Before speaking, she always clears her throat a little.
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What does “clear the throat” mean in Malay?
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daham
It is used for the sound made to clear the throat before speaking.
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