Bahasa Melayu

goyang

Bahasa Melayu

English

sway, shake, rock

To move from side to side or back and forth repeatedly.

ڬويڠ

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Dahan pokok itu goyang ditiup angin.

    The tree branch swayed in the wind.

  2. Lampu gantung di siling itu goyang sedikit ketika pintu dibuka.

    The hanging lamp on the ceiling swayed a little when the door was opened.

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What does “sway” mean in Malay?

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goyang

Used for movement from side to side or back and forth.

Word family

Common derived forms

bergoyang
to sway; to move gently from side to side
goyangan
a shake; a sway; movement
menggoyangkan
to shake; to sway; to rock something

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.