Bahasa Melayu
jelum
English
sponge-wash, dampen without soaking
To clean or wet something lightly with a sponge, without fully soaking it.
جيلوم
Examples
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Jururawat itu jelum dahi pesakit dengan kain lembap.
The nurse sponge-washed the patient’s forehead with a damp cloth.
Dia jelum muka bayi itu selepas bermain di luar.
She gently wiped the baby’s face with a sponge after playing outside.
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jelum
Use jelum for cleaning or wetting lightly with a sponge.
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