Bahasa Melayu
jelentik
English
flick, touch lightly, tap
To strike or touch something lightly with the thumb and finger.
جيلينتيق
Examples
Contoh ayat
Dia menjentik habuk dari meja dengan hujung jari.
He flicked the dust off the table with his fingertips.
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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