Bahasa Melayu

silih

Bahasa Melayu

English

for show only, only for appearance

Used for something worn or done only to look good, not for real use.

سيليه

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Barang itu silih mata sahaja dan bukan untuk digunakan setiap hari.

    That item is for show only and not for daily use.

  2. Dia membeli kain mahal itu untuk hiasan silih mata.

    He bought the expensive cloth only as a display piece.

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What does “for show only” mean in Malay?

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silih mata

This phrase refers to something done or worn only as a display.

Word family

Common derived forms

bersilih
to alternate; to change with something else; to replace
menyilih
to alternate; to provide a replacement; to replace

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.