Bahasa Melayu
selaput
English
membrane, thin covering
A thin layer or covering that wraps or lines part of a body or object.
سلاڤوت
Examples
Contoh ayat
Selaput itu melindungi bahagian dalam mata.
The membrane protects the inside of the eye.
Doktor memeriksa selaput pada bahagian yang tercedera.
The doctor examined the membrane on the injured part.
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What does “membrane” mean in Malay?
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selaput
It means a thin covering or layer.
Word family
Common derived forms
- berselaput
- covered
- menyelaputi
- to cover
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