Bahasa Melayu
hulu
English
hilt, handle, upstream
The upper part or handle of an object, or the upper course of a river.
هولو
Examples
Contoh ayat
Dia menggenggam hulu pisau itu dengan kuat.
He gripped the handle of the knife tightly.
Mereka mendayung ke hulu sungai sebelum matahari terbenam.
They paddled upstream before sunset.
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What does “hilt” mean in Malay?
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hulu
This also applies to the handle of some tools and weapons.
Word family
Common derived forms
- berhulu
- having a hilt; having a handle.
- berhulukan
- to use something as a hilt or handle.
- penghulu
- a chief; a village headman.
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