Bahasa Melayu

colok

Bahasa Melayu

English

joss stick, torch

A stick that burns for light or fragrance, or a simple torch.

چولوق

Examples

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  1. Dia menyalakan colok di halaman rumah pada waktu malam.

    He lit a joss stick in the yard at night.

  2. Mereka membawa colok untuk berjalan dalam gelap.

    They carried a torch to walk in the dark.

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colok

It can also mean a simple torch in some contexts.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.