Bahasa Melayu

dam

Bahasa Melayu

English

draughts, game board

A game played on a board with pieces that move and capture in a set pattern.

دم

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Mereka bermain dam selepas makan malam.

    They played draughts after dinner.

  2. Budak itu belajar langkah dam daripada datuknya.

    The boy learned draughts moves from his grandfather.

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What does “draughts” mean in Malay?

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draughts; game board

Refers to the game, not the sea wall meaning.

Word family

Common derived forms

daman
sheet of a large sail
pendam
to conceal; to hide

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.