Bahasa Melayu
melemaskan
English
to suffocate, to choke
To cause someone or something to have trouble breathing.
ملمسكن
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Asap tebal itu boleh melemaskan orang di dalam bilik.
The thick smoke can suffocate people in the room.
Jangan tutup hidung bayi itu sehingga melemaskannya.
Do not cover the baby's nose until it suffocates him.
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What does “to suffocate” mean in Malay?
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melemaskan
It means to cause someone to struggle for breath.
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