Bahasa Melayu

jejentik

Bahasa Melayu

English

mosquito larva, wriggler

The young form of a mosquito that lives in water before becoming an adult insect.

جيجينتيق

Examples

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  1. Anak itu melihat jejentik bergerak dalam baldi air.

    The child saw mosquito larvae moving in the water bucket.

  2. Jentik-jentik mudah membiak dalam air yang bertakung.

    Mosquito larvae breed easily in stagnant water.

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jejentik

The immature stage of a mosquito.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.