Bahasa Melayu
selera
English
appetizer, starter
A small food served before the main meal to make people want to eat more.
سليرا
Examples
Contoh ayat
Kami makan buah sebagai pembuka selera sebelum hidangan utama.
We ate fruit as an appetizer before the main dish.
Sup ringan itu sesuai dijadikan pembuka selera.
That light soup is suitable as an appetizer.
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What does “appetizer” mean in Malay?
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pembuka selera
It refers to food served before the main meal.
Word family
Common derived forms
- berselera
- have an appetite
- menyelerakan
- appetizing; tasty
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