Bahasa Melayu

jalar

Bahasa Melayu

English

creep, spread, stretch out

To move low and slowly, or to spread over an area.

جالار

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Akar itu berjalar di tepi dinding.

    The roots creep along the side of the wall.

  2. Api itu berjalar dengan cepat melalui rumput kering.

    The fire spread quickly through the dry grass.

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What does “spread” mean in Malay?

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jalar

It means to move or extend gradually over an area.

Word family

Common derived forms

berjalar
to creep; to spread; to stretch out
menjalar
to creep; to crawl; to spread

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.