Bahasa Melayu

embun

Bahasa Melayu

English

dew, mist, vapour

Tiny drops of water that form on surfaces, or a light mist in the air.

امبون

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Daun itu basah kerana embun pagi.

    The leaves were wet with morning dew.

  2. Embun turun pada waktu malam yang sejuk.

    Dew formed during the cool night.

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What does “dew” mean in Malay?

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embun

It refers to tiny water droplets that form naturally.

Word family

Common derived forms

berembun
covered with dew; dewy
mengembun
to condense; to become vapour

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.