Bahasa Melayu

getah

Bahasa Melayu

English

foam rubber, spongy rubber

Soft rubber full of air bubbles, often used for cushions or padding.

ڬيته

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Bantal itu diisi dengan getah buih.

    That pillow is filled with foam rubber.

  2. Kerusi lama itu masih selesa kerana lapisannya daripada getah buih.

    The old chair is still comfortable because its layer is made of foam rubber.

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What does “foam rubber” mean in Malay?

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getah buih

Soft rubber with many air cells.

Word family

Common derived forms

bergetah
to have sap or latex; sticky
menggetah
to collect sap or latex

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.