Bahasa Melayu
selat
English
strait, sound, narrow passage
A narrow sea passage between two land areas, or a narrow body of water connecting larger waters.
سلت
Examples
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Kapal itu melalui selat sebelum sampai ke pelabuhan.
The ship passed through the strait before reaching the port.
Nelayan itu pulang selepas menyusuri selat yang tenang.
The fisherman returned after travelling along the calm sound.
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What does “strait” mean in Malay?
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selat
It is a narrow passage of water between land areas.
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