Bahasa Melayu

kemam

Bahasa Melayu

English

hold in the mouth, keep in the mouth

To keep something in the mouth for a while without swallowing it.

كمام

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Kanak-kanak itu kemam gula-gula itu semasa berjalan.

    The child held the sweet in his mouth while walking.

  2. Dia kemam pil itu dengan air sedikit.

    She kept the pill in her mouth with a little water.

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kemam

Used when something is kept between the lips or in the mouth.

Word family

Common derived forms

mengemam
to hold in the mouth
mami
mummy; mother

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.