Bahasa Melayu
elus
English
caress, stroke
To touch someone or something gently with the hand.
ايلوس
Examples
Contoh ayat
Ibu elus rambut anaknya dengan lembut.
Mother gently stroked her child’s hair.
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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