Bahasa Melayu

cenayang

Bahasa Melayu

English

medium, interpreter, go-between

Cenayang is a person who acts as a medium or interpreter, especially in Kedah usage.

چنايڠ

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  1. Orang tua itu dianggap cenayang oleh penduduk kampung.

    The old man was regarded as a medium by the villagers.

  2. Dalam majlis itu, seorang cenayang membantu menyampaikan maksud tetamu.

    At the ceremony, an interpreter helped convey the visitors' meaning.

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cenayang

Used for a person who acts as a medium or interpreter.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.