Bahasa Melayu
genggam
English
grasp, grip, fist, handful
A tight hold in the hand, or the amount that can be held in one hand.
ڬيڠڬم
Examples
Contoh ayat
Dia memegang bakul itu dengan genggam yang kuat.
He held the basket with a firm grip.
Ibu mengambil segenggam gula untuk membuat kuih.
Mother took a handful of sugar to make the cake.
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What does “grasp” mean in Malay?
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genggam
It can mean a firm hold or a handful.
Word family
Common derived forms
- genggaman
- grip; fist; control
- menggenggam
- to grip; to hold in one’s hand
- segenggam
- a handful
- tergenggam
- clenched; held tightly
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