Bahasa Melayu
kenyam
English
to taste with the lips, to try with the lips
To touch or taste something lightly with the lips.
كينيام
Examples
Contoh ayat
Dia kenyam kuah itu sebelum menambah garam.
He tasted the gravy with his lips before adding salt.
Ibu kenyam bubur untuk memastikan suhunya tidak terlalu panas.
Mother tasted the porridge with her lips to make sure it was not too hot.
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What does “to taste with the lips” mean in Malay?
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kenyam
Used for testing food lightly with the lips.
Word family
Common derived forms
- nyaman
- nice; pleasant; fresh
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