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film in Malay

selaput

/fɪlm/

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film in Malay: selaput, filem. In English, film means a thin layer of some substance; a pellicle; a membranous covering, causing opacity.

Malay words for film

thin layer
selaput
photographic film
filem

English meaning of film

  1. noun A thin layer of some substance; a pellicle; a membranous covering, causing opacity.
  2. noun A medium used to capture images in a camera.
  3. noun The sequence of still images itself, which produces a moving image when played; a movie.
  4. noun A visual art form that consists of a sequence of still images preserved on a recording medium to give the illusion of motion; movies generally.

Full definition of film

film in a sentence

  • a clear plastic film for wrapping food
  • A Hollywood studio was filming on location in NYC.
  • I tried to film the UFO as it passed overhead.

Synonyms of film

film in other languages

Questions about film in Malay

What is the meaning of film in Malay?
Film in Malay is selaput, filem.
Apakah maksud film dalam bahasa Melayu?
Film: selaput, filem.
What does film mean in English?
Film means a thin layer of some substance; a pellicle; a membranous covering, causing opacity.

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