Bahasa Melayu

selera

Bahasa Melayu

English

lose appetite

To stop feeling like eating food.

سليرا

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Dia patah selera selepas menerima berita itu.

    He lost his appetite after receiving the news.

  2. Cuaca panas kadang-kadang membuatkan saya patah selera.

    Hot weather sometimes makes me lose my appetite.

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What does “lose appetite” mean in Malay?

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patah selera

It is a common phrase for not wanting to eat.

Word family

Common derived forms

berselera
have an appetite
menyelerakan
appetizing; tasty

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.