Bahasa Melayu

belai

Bahasa Melayu

English

caress, stroke, pamper

Belai means to caress, stroke, or treat someone or something gently.

بلاي

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Ibu membelai rambut anaknya sebelum tidur.

    Mother stroked her child's hair before sleeping.

  2. Kucing itu suka dibelai di kepala.

    The cat likes to be petted on the head.

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What does “caress” mean in Malay?

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belai

Belai means to stroke or treat gently.

Word family

Common derived forms

kebelai
fell very hungry
bela
defend; protect; avenge

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.