Bahasa Melayu
anyam
English
plait, weave, braid
To make something by crossing strands or strips over and under each other.
انيم
Examples
Contoh ayat
Nenek anyam daun kelapa menjadi ketupat.
Grandmother plaits coconut leaves into ketupat.
Mereka anyam tali itu dengan kemas.
They braid the rope neatly.
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What does “weave” mean in Malay?
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anyam
It means to make something by crossing strands or strips together.
Word family
Common derived forms
- anyaman
- product of weaving or plaiting
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