Bahasa Melayu
lemau
English
stale, soft from exposure to air
No longer crisp or fresh because it has been exposed to air.
لماو
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Biskut itu sudah lemau selepas dibuka lama.
The biscuits have gone stale after being left open for a long time.
Keropok itu menjadi lemau kerana tidak ditutup rapat.
The crackers became soft from exposure to air because they were not sealed properly.
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What does “stale” mean in Malay?
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lemau
It describes food that has lost its crispness because of air exposure.
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