Bahasa Melayu
menanah
English
fester, suppurate, become septic
To become infected and produce pus, especially for a wound.
مننه
Examples
Contoh ayat
Lukanya menanah selepas tiga hari.
The wound festered after three days.
Jarum itu boleh menyebabkan jari menanah jika tidak dibersihkan.
That needle can cause a finger to suppurate if it is not cleaned.
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What does “fester” mean in Malay?
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menanah
It is used for a wound or sore that becomes infected and produces pus.
Word family
Common derived forms
- bernanah
- to fester; to become infected with pus
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