Bahasa Melayu

pesam

Bahasa Melayu

English

lukewarm, tepid, warmish

Pesam means not very hot and not very cold.

ڤسام

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Dia minum air pesam kerana tekaknya sakit.

    He drank lukewarm water because his throat hurt.

  2. Sup itu masih pesam walaupun sudah lama di atas meja.

    The soup is still lukewarm even though it has been on the table for a long time.

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What does “lukewarm” mean in Malay?

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pesam

It describes something that is only slightly warm.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.