Bahasa Melayu

lebam

Bahasa Melayu

English

bruised, black-and-blue, livid

Lebam describes skin or a surface that is darkened by a bruise or hit.

لبم

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Lutut adik lebam selepas terjatuh semalam.

    My younger sibling’s knee was bruised after falling yesterday.

  2. Lengannya lebam kerana terkena bola.

    His arm was black and blue because it was hit by a ball.

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lebam

Often used for skin after a hit or fall.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.