Bahasa Melayu
semai
English
seedling, young plant, sapling
A young plant that is still small and growing.
سماي
Examples
Contoh ayat
Ibu menanam semai bunga di tepi laman.
Mother planted flower seedlings at the edge of the yard.
Semai itu disiram setiap pagi supaya subur.
The seedlings are watered every morning so they stay healthy.
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What does “seedling” mean in Malay?
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semai
This sense refers to a young plant.
Word family
Common derived forms
- menyemai
- to sow seeds in ground
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