Bahasa Melayu

salam

Bahasa Melayu

English

greeting, salutation, peace

A word or expression used to greet someone, or a wish for peace.

سلام

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Dia mengucapkan salam kepada semua tetamu.

    He greeted all the guests.

  2. 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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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.