Bahasa Melayu

jelentik

Bahasa Melayu

English

flick, touch lightly, tap

To strike or touch something lightly with the thumb and finger.

جيلينتيق

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Dia menjentik habuk dari meja dengan hujung jari.

    He flicked the dust off the table with his fingertips.

  2. Ibu menjentik pipi adik dengan lembut.

    Mother gently flicked the child's cheek.

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What does “flick” mean in Malay?

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jelentik

This is the light-touch action with the fingers.

Word family

Common derived forms

menjelentik
to touch lightly

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.