Bahasa Melayu

rebus

Bahasa Melayu

English

boil, braise, simmer

To cook food slowly in liquid, usually with heat kept low.

ربوس

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Dia rebus daging itu dalam kuah yang pekat.

    He simmered the meat in a thick gravy.

  2. Nenek suka rebus ubi sampai empuk.

    Grandmother likes to boil the tapioca until it is soft.

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What does “simmer” mean in Malay?

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rebus

It means to cook slowly in liquid.

Word family

Common derived forms

merebus
to boil; cook in boiling liquid
rebusan
something that is boiled

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.