Bahasa Melayu

jela

Bahasa Melayu

English

hang loosely, dangle, trail

To hang or swing loosely, or to trail behind.

جل

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Daun langsir itu jela di tepi tingkap.

    The curtain edge hung loosely by the window.

  2. Rambutnya jela kerana tidak disikat.

    Her hair dangled loosely because it was not combed.

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What does “hang loosely” mean in Malay?

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jela

Used for something hanging down in a loose way.

Word family

Common derived forms

berjela
to trail; to ramble on
jelai
to trail; to ramble on

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.