Bahasa Melayu
salam
English
greeting, salutation, peace
A word or expression used to greet someone, or a wish for peace.
سلام
Examples
Contoh ayat
Dia mengucapkan salam kepada semua tetamu.
He greeted all the guests.
Surat itu dimulakan dengan salam yang sopan.
The letter began with a polite salutation.
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What does “greeting” mean in Malay?
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salam
It is a common word for a greeting or salutation.
Word family
Common derived forms
- bersalam
- to shake hands; to greet
- bersalaman
- to exchange greetings
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