Bahasa Melayu

hunjam

Bahasa Melayu

English

to dive head-first, to plunge, to jump down

To move downward quickly, often head-first or straight down into something.

هونجم

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Anak itu hunjam ke dalam kolam dengan berani.

    The child plunged into the pool bravely.

  2. Burung itu hunjam ke tanah untuk menangkap serangga.

    The bird dived toward the ground to catch an insect.

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What does “to dive head-first” mean in Malay?

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hunjam

Used for a quick downward movement, often head-first.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.