Bahasa Melayu

sulam

Bahasa Melayu

English

embroidery, needlework

Decorative sewing made with thread and a needle.

سولم

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Baju itu dihiasi dengan sulam halus.

    The shirt was decorated with fine embroidery.

  2. 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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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.