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Salim meaning in English
salim means respectful greeting (kiss hand) in Indonesian. Pronounced SAH-leem.
Hear salim
Example sentence
Anak-anak salim ke nenek.
Children kiss grandma's hand respectfully.
How salim is used
A traditional gesture: touching/kissing the hand of an elder. Common at family gatherings and Eid.
salim in real dialogue
These lines show how the word is used naturally inside complete Indonesian conversations:
- Salim, ambil tangan mereka lalu tempel ke dahi.
Salim, take their hand and touch it to your forehead.
From Adat dan Tradisi di Sini
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