Bahasa Melayu

diam

Bahasa Melayu

English

silent, quiet, inhabit

As a verb, diam can mean to stay still or remain silent; as an adjective, it can mean quiet or not speaking.

ديام

Examples

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  1. Anak kecil itu diam apabila ibunya masuk ke bilik.

    The little child stayed quiet when his mother entered the room.

  2. Mereka diam di rumah sepanjang hujung minggu.

    They stayed at home throughout the weekend.

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diam

It can mean quiet or not speaking.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.