Bahasa Melayu

kukus

Bahasa Melayu

English

steam, steamer

hot vapour, or a vessel used for steaming food.

كوكوس

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Kukus dari periuk naik ke siling dapur.

    Steam from the pot rose to the kitchen ceiling.

  2. Nasi itu dimasak dengan kukus supaya lebih lembut.

    The rice was cooked with steam so it became softer.

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What does “steam” mean in Malay?

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kukus

Also used for a steamer in some contexts.

Word family

Common derived forms

kukusan
steamer
mengukus
to steam

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.