Bahasa Melayu

daddy

Bahasa Melayu

English

daddy-long-legs, crane fly

A thin long-legged fly commonly seen in houses and gardens.

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Budak itu menunjuk kepada lalat kekeria di dinding.

    The child pointed to the daddy-long-legs on the wall.

  2. Lalat kekeria itu terbang perlahan di tepi lampu.

    The daddy-long-legs flew slowly near the light.

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What does “daddy-long-legs” mean in Malay?

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lalat kekeria

A thin, long-legged fly.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.