Bahasa Melayu

gegat

Bahasa Melayu

English

silverfish, moth

A small insect such as a silverfish or moth.

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Examples

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  1. Buku lama itu rosak dimakan gegat.

    The old book was damaged by silverfish.

  2. Lampu yang terang menarik gegat pada waktu malam.

    The bright light attracted moths at night.

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What does “moth” mean in Malay?

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gegat

It can refer to a moth or a silverfish depending on context.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.