Bahasa Melayu

anyam

Bahasa Melayu

English

plait, weave, braid

To make something by crossing strands or strips over and under each other.

انيم

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Nenek anyam daun kelapa menjadi ketupat.

    Grandmother plaits coconut leaves into ketupat.

  2. 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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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.