Bahasa Melayu

selesema

Bahasa Melayu

English

cold, flu

An illness that causes a blocked nose, cough, and sometimes fever.

سلسما

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Adik kurang selera makan kerana selesema.

    My younger sibling lost appetite because of a cold.

  2. Dia berehat di rumah kerana selesema.

    He rested at home because of the flu.

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What does “cold” mean in Malay?

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selesema

In everyday Malay, it can refer to a cold or flu-like illness.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.