Selem-seleman

Root

Selem;

Other forms of "Selem;"

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Definitions

black; having a black colour en

Translation in English

black, having a black colour

Translation in Indonesian

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Sentences Example

Balinese

Selem-seleman kopine ajinne mael.

English

Black coffee is very expensive. [proverb] Although black in color, considered to be bad in Bali, nevertheless the best coffee is black and is very expensive. Means that something bad looking on the outside may be very good on the inside.

Indonesian

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[[Word example text en::Black coffee is very expensive. [proverb] Although black in color, considered to be bad in Bali, nevertheless the best coffee is black and is very expensive. Means that something bad looking on the outside may be very good on the inside.| ]]

Balinese

Selem-seleman jukut undise rasane bangkit.

English

A black undis vegetable has a balanced taste. [proverb] Undis is a sort of bean that has a black color and is bitter, but very delicious to eat. The meaning is that, although something may be black on the outside, inside it may be very good. Balinese consider black color to be very bad for people, food, etc.

Indonesian

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[[Word example text en::A black undis vegetable has a balanced taste. [proverb] Undis is a sort of bean that has a black color and is bitter, but very delicious to eat. The meaning is that, although something may be black on the outside, inside it may be very good. Balinese consider black color to be very bad for people, food, etc.| ]]

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Balinese

Selem-seleman buah manggis, diapin ia selem nanging kenyemné manis.

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