Bahasa Melayu

bergetah

Bahasa Melayu

English

having sap, having latex, sticky

Describing a plant or surface that has sap or latex, or is sticky to touch.

برڬيته

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Batang pokok itu bergetah apabila dipotong.

    That tree trunk is full of sap when cut.

  2. Daun muda itu terasa bergetah dan melekit.

    The young leaf feels sap-filled and sticky.

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What does “sticky” mean in Malay?

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bergetah

Used for something that feels sap-like or adhesive.

Word family

Common derived forms

getah
sap; latex
menggetah
to collect sap or latex

Related vocabulary

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.