Bahasa Melayu

bersongsong

Bahasa Melayu

English

move in opposite directions

Bersongsong means to move in opposite directions.

برسوڠسوڠ

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Dua kumpulan itu bersongsong di lorong sempit.

    The two groups moved in opposite directions in the narrow lane.

  2. Orang ramai bersongsong ketika keluar dan masuk ke dewan.

    People moved in opposite directions as they came out of and entered the hall.

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What does “move in opposite directions” mean in Malay?

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bersongsong

Used when two sides move against each other.

Word family

Common derived forms

menyongsong
to go against; to meet; to welcome
songsong
opposite; reversed

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.