Bahasa Melayu

jelma

Bahasa Melayu

English

transform, appear, manifest

To change form, or to appear as something else.

جيلم

Examples

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  1. Warna awan itu seolah-olah menjelma menjadi emas.

    The colour of the clouds seemed to transform into gold.

  2. Idea yang lama tiba-tiba menjelma dalam fikirannya.

    An old idea suddenly appeared in his mind.

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What does “transform” mean in Malay?

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menjelma

It can also mean to appear or come into mind.

Word family

Common derived forms

menjelma
to transform; to appear; to appear in one's mind
menjelmakan
to transform oneself; to embody
penjelmaan
transformation; embodiment; incarnation

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.