Bahasa Melayu
payau
English
brackish, slightly salty, salty
Payau means water or a taste that is slightly salty, especially because fresh water has mixed with sea water.
ڤاياو
Examples
Contoh ayat
Air telaga itu menjadi payau selepas hujan turun.
The well water became brackish after the rain.
Sup itu terasa payau kerana terlalu banyak garam.
The soup tasted slightly salty because it had too much salt.
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What does “brackish” mean in Malay?
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payau
Used for water that is slightly salty.
Word family
Common derived forms
- memayaukan
- to make brackish
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