caem

English translation: good; nice; cute

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Indonesian term or phrase:	caem
English translation:	good; nice; cute
Entered by:	A-MMI (X)

01:27 Aug 6, 2001

Indonesian to English translations [Non-PRO]

Indonesian term or phrase: caem

Mas Michael yang caem

Michael

good; nice; cute

Explanation:
similar to 'Mas Michael yang baik', 'caem' is non-standard for 'bagus, cantik, cakap' (KBBI 3). Assuming that this phrase is the salutation of a letter, I would translate it as 'Dear Michael', and would expect that the letter is from a girl or woman who fancies Michael. If it is the beginning of a sentence, it would depend on what follows, but literally means "Michael, who is a nice guy, ...." or "Michael, who's cute ...."

Selected response from:

Catherine Muir
Australia
Local time: 17:11

Grading comment

Thanks, most helpful. I presume caem (or any other word) changes nuance/meaning according to the nature of relationship between the two parties (in this case cousins...).
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good; nice; cute

Catherine Muir

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good; nice; cute

Catherine Muir
Australia
Local time: 17:11
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in pair: 230

Grading comment

Thanks, most helpful. I presume caem (or any other word) changes nuance/meaning according to the nature of relationship between the two parties (in this case cousins...).

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