Bahasa Melayu
lemas
English
drown, suffocate
To die or become helpless because breathing or staying afloat is no longer possible.
لمس
Examples
Contoh ayat
Kanak-kanak itu hampir lemas di kolam.
The child almost drowned in the pool.
Dia lemas kerana asap tebal di dalam bilik.
He suffocated because of the thick smoke in the room.
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What does “drown” mean in Malay?
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lemas
It is used when someone cannot breathe after being in water or in a similar danger.
Word family
Common derived forms
- kelemasan
- suffocation
- melemaskan
- to cause to suffocate; to choke
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