Bahasa Melayu
semayam
English
reside, dwell, sit
To live, stay, or sit in a place.
سمايم
Examples
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Keluarga itu semayam di rumah kecil di kampung.
The family resides in a small house in the village.
Baginda semayam di istana pada musim perayaan.
The ruler dwells in the palace during the festive season.
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semayam
Used for living or residing in a place.
Word family
Common derived forms
- menyemayamkan
- to enthrone; to place on a throne
- persemayaman
- a throne; royal residence
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