Bahasa Melayu
dakapan
English
embrace, gentle hug
A soft, caring hug or close hold.
داكڤن
Examples
Contoh ayat
Kanak-kanak itu ketawa apabila menerima dakapan ibunya.
The child laughed when receiving his mother's embrace.
Dia memberi dakapan singkat sebelum berpisah.
She gave a short hug before saying goodbye.
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What does “embrace” mean in Malay?
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dakapan
It refers to a soft or gentle hug.
Word family
Common derived forms
- dakap
- clasp; enfold; embrace; hug
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