No. 843 in Malay
siew
The word "siew" is not a standard Malay word; it may be a transliteration or borrowed term. Context is needed for accurate definition.
In a sentence
Siew selalu membantu saya dengan kerja rumah.
Siew always helps me with homework.
'Siew' here is used as a proper noun, most likely a person's name.
Saya memerlukan sebiji kantung kecil yang siew untuk barang-barang kecil.
I need a small pouch that is compact for small items.
'Siew' here implies 'compact' or 'small-sized,' describing something that is minimal in size.
Keadaan malam itu sangat sunyi, dengan hanya terdengar bunyi angin yang siew.
The condition of that night was very quiet, with only the sound of the gentle wind.
'Siew' conveys 'soft' or 'gentle,' describing the nature of the wind sound.
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