Bahasa Melayu

colek

Bahasa Melayu

English

to dab lightly, to touch lightly

To touch something lightly, especially with a fingertip.

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Examples

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  1. Dia colek sos pada hujung roti itu.

    He dabbed the sauce lightly onto the end of the bread.

  2. Ibu colek permukaan adunan itu untuk melihat sama ada masih melekat.

    Mother touched the surface of the mixture lightly to see whether it was still sticky.

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colek

It is a light fingertip touch, often on a soft or partly liquid surface.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.