Bahasa Melayu
kuman
English
germ
a very small living thing that can cause disease or decay.
كومن
Examples
Contoh ayat
Tangan perlu dibasuh supaya kuman tidak merebak.
Hands need to be washed so germs do not spread.
Makanan itu terdedah kepada kuman jika tidak ditutup.
That food is exposed to germs if it is not covered.
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What does “germ” mean in Malay?
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kuman
It refers to a tiny organism that may cause illness.
Word family
Common derived forms
- berkuman
- containing germs; germy
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