Bahasa Melayu
hanyut
English
drift, float, be carried away, be absorbed in
To move along without control, or to become deeply absorbed in something.
هاڽوت
Examples
Contoh ayat
Daun-daun itu hanyut dibawa arus sungai.
The leaves drifted away in the river current.
Dia hanyut dalam fikirannya sendiri semasa mendengar lagu itu.
He was absorbed in his own thoughts while listening to the song.
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What does “drift” mean in Malay?
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hanyut
Used for moving without control, often on water.
Word family
Common derived forms
- menghanyutkan
- to set adrift; to wash away; to carry away
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