Bahasa Melayu

selamba

Bahasa Melayu

English

deadpan, expressionless, impassive

Showing no clear expression or emotion on the face.

سلمبا

Examples

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  1. Dia menjawab dengan muka selamba walaupun soalan itu susah.

    He answered with a deadpan face even though the question was difficult.

  2. Walaupun dipuji, dia tetap selamba.

    Even when praised, he still looked expressionless.

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What does “deadpan” mean in Malay?

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selamba

It describes a face or manner with no obvious emotion.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.