Bahasa Melayu
gendong
English
to carry on one's back, back carrier cloth
To carry something on the back, or the cloth used for carrying a child or load.
ڬيندوڠ
Examples
Contoh ayat
Ayah gendong adik kecil itu pulang ke rumah.
Father carried the little child on his back home.
Ibu menggunakan selendang untuk gendong bayi.
Mother used a cloth to carry the baby on her back.
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What does “to carry on one's back” mean in Malay?
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gendong
It can also refer to the cloth used for carrying.
Word family
Common derived forms
- gendongan
- something carried on the back; sarong for carrying things
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