Bahasa Melayu

getu

Bahasa Melayu

English

pinch, nip, squeeze

To squeeze or nip something lightly with the fingers or nails.

ڬيتو

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Adik menggetu kulit tangannya kerana gatal.

    The child pinched the skin on his arm because it was itchy.

  2. Dia tidak sengaja terkena getu semasa bermain.

    He accidentally got pinched while playing.

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getu

Used for a light nip or squeeze with the fingers or nails.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.