Bahasa Melayu
cengkeram
English
deposit, down payment, advance payment
Cengkeram is a sum of money paid first as part of a larger payment.
چڠكرام
Examples
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Dia membayar cengkeram untuk tempahan meja itu.
He paid a deposit for the table booking.
Peniaga itu meminta cengkeram sebelum membuat pesanan.
The seller asked for a down payment before placing the order.
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What does “deposit” mean in Malay?
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cengkeram
It is money paid in advance to secure something.
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