Bahasa Melayu
kusam
English
dull, not shiny, gloomy
Something that is kusam is dull, not bright, or lacking shine; it can also describe a mood or look that feels gloomy.
كوسم
Examples
Contoh ayat
Cermin itu sudah kusam selepas lama disimpan.
The mirror became dull after being kept for a long time.
Wajahnya kelihatan kusam kerana kurang tidur.
Her face looked gloomy because she did not get enough sleep.
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What does “dull” mean in Malay?
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kusam
Used for things that are not shiny or for a gloomy look or mood.
Word family
Common derived forms
- kekusaman
- dullness
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