Bahasa Melayu

cekut

Bahasa Melayu

English

pinch, pick up, pluck

To take or lift something using the thumb and fingers.

چكوت

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Dia cekut gula-gula itu dari bekasnya.

    He pinched the candy from the container.

  2. Ibu cekut benang halus itu dengan hujung jarinya.

    Mother picked up the thin thread with her fingertips.

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cekut

This sense means to pick up with the fingertips.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.