Bahasa Melayu
hinggap
English
alight, perch, land on
To land or settle on a place, especially for birds or insects.
هيڠڬڤ
Examples
Contoh ayat
Burung itu hinggap di dahan pokok.
The bird alighted on the tree branch.
Lalat hinggap pada makanan itu.
The fly landed on the food.
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What does “alight” mean in Malay?
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hinggap
Used when a bird, insect, or something small lands on a surface.
Word family
Common derived forms
- menghinggapi
- to perch on; to land on
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