Bahasa Melayu

elus

Bahasa Melayu

English

caress, stroke

To touch someone or something gently with the hand.

ايلوس

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Ibu elus rambut anaknya dengan lembut.

    Mother gently stroked her child’s hair.

  2. Dia elus kucing itu supaya ia tenang.

    He caressed the cat so it would calm down.

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What does “caress” mean in Malay?

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elus

Used for gentle touching or stroking.

Word family

Common derived forms

elusan
a caress; a stroke

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.