Bahasa Melayu
wean
English
wean, stop breastfeeding, suckle off
To stop a baby or young animal from drinking its mother's milk and begin eating other food.
Examples
Contoh ayat
Ibu itu mula mencerai susu anaknya secara perlahan-lahan.
The mother began weaning her child gradually.
Anak kucing itu sudah disapih dan makan makanan lembut.
The kitten has been weaned and now eats soft food.
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What does “wean” mean in Malay?
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mencerai susu
Used when a baby or young animal is stopped from breastfeeding.
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