Bahasa Melayu

mesem

Bahasa Melayu

English

smiling, grinning

Showing a broad smile, often with a cheerful expression.

مسم

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Adik itu mesem apabila menerima hadiah.

    The younger child grinned when receiving the gift.

  2. Dia mesem sepanjang gambar itu diambil.

    He was smiling throughout the photo being taken.

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What does “smiling” mean in Malay?

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mesem

Mesem describes a smiling or grinning expression.

Word family

Common derived forms

bersemi
to blossom; to bud; to sprout

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.