Bahasa Melayu
sulam
English
embroidery, needlework
Decorative sewing made with thread and a needle.
سولم
Examples
Contoh ayat
Baju itu dihiasi dengan sulam halus.
The shirt was decorated with fine embroidery.
Dia belajar sulam pada waktu petang.
She learned embroidery in the afternoon.
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What does “embroidery” mean in Malay?
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sulam
It refers to decorative stitching on cloth.
Word family
Common derived forms
- menyulam
- to embroider
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