Bahasa Melayu
dakap
English
clasp, embrace, hug
To hold someone closely with the arms.
داكڤ
Examples
Contoh ayat
Ibu mendakap anaknya dengan penuh kasih sayang.
Mother hugged her child lovingly.
Mereka mendakap beg yang basah itu supaya tidak jatuh.
They held the wet bag close so it would not fall.
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dakap
It means to hold someone closely with the arms.
Word family
Common derived forms
- dakapan
- embrace; gentle hug
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