Bahasa Melayu

ayak-ayak

Bahasa Melayu

English

crane fly, daddy longlegs

A small insect with a long body and very long legs that looks like a crane fly.

ايق-ايق

Examples

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  1. Ayak-ayak terbang dekat lampu pada waktu malam.

    A crane fly was flying near the lamp at night.

  2. Budak itu menunjuk ayak-ayak yang hinggap di dinding.

    The child pointed at the crane fly on the wall.

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ayak-ayak

Ayak-ayak is the common name for a crane fly.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.