Bahasa Melayu
selera
English
appetite, desire
A feeling of wanting food, or a strong wish for something.
سليرا
Examples
Contoh ayat
Selepas berjalan jauh, dia mula ada selera makan.
After a long walk, she started to have an appetite for food.
Kisah itu menimbulkan selera dia untuk belajar lebih banyak.
The story stirred his desire to learn more.
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What does “appetite” mean in Malay?
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selera
It can also mean a desire or wish, depending on context.
Word family
Common derived forms
- berselera
- have an appetite
- menyelerakan
- appetizing; tasty
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