Bahasa Melayu
jalin
English
weave, braid, intertwine
To make strands cross and join together, or to become tangled or closely connected.
جالين
Examples
Contoh ayat
Ibu menjalin benang itu menjadi corak yang kemas.
Mother wove the thread into a neat pattern.
Mereka menjalin hubungan baik sejak di bangku sekolah.
They built a good relationship since school days.
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What does “weave” mean in Malay?
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jalin
It can also mean to braid or intertwine.
Word family
Common derived forms
- berjalin
- to be braided; to be intertwined; to be tangled
- menjalin
- to weave; to braid; to build a relationship
- menjalinkan
- to braid; to intertwine; to build a relationship
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