Bahasa Melayu

jari

Bahasa Melayu

English

index finger, forefinger

The finger used for pointing or indicating.

جاري

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Dia menunjuk peta dengan jari telunjuknya.

    She pointed at the map with her index finger.

  2. Kanak-kanak itu menggaru hidung dengan jari telunjuk.

    The child scratched his nose with his forefinger.

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What does “index finger” mean in Malay?

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jari telunjuk

It is the finger used for pointing or indicating.

Word family

Common derived forms

jar
a shake; a jerk
jaran
horse
kejar
to chase

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.