Malay dictionary

diam

rank #4,930

silent; not speaking

Meanings

  1. 1
    silent; not speaking
  2. 2
    to stay still; remain unmoving

Examples

  • Adik saya sangat diam di perpustakaan.

    My younger sibling is very quiet in the library.

  • Anjing itu diam di bawah meja.

    The dog stayed still under the table.

  • Kanak-kanak itu tiba-tiba diam apabila cikgu masuk ke kelas.

    The child suddenly became silent when the teacher entered the classroom.

  • Dia berdiri diam di tepi jalan sambil menunggu bas.

    He stood still by the road while waiting for the bus.

  • Dia masih diam walaupun semua orang sedang bercakap.

    He was still silent even though everyone was talking.

  • Sila diam semasa pengumuman dibacakan.

    Please be silent while the announcement is being read.

Word network

FamilySynonymsAntonyms
diamsilent; not speakingpendiamquiet; reserved; tacit…berdiamto be silent; not speakterdiamto fall silent; become…senyapquiet; silentbercakapto speak or utter words

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Word family

  • diampendiamquiet; reserved; taciturn
  • diamberdiamto be silent; not speak
  • ter-+diamterdiamto fall silent; become speechless

Synonymssenyap

Antonymsbercakap

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