Bahasa Melayu

jih , jir

Bahasa Melayu

English

target, aim

The point a person tries to hit or reach in a game or action.

جيه ، جير

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Dia membidik bola itu tepat ke jih.

    He aimed the ball right at the target.

  2. Anak panahnya meleset sedikit dari jih.

    His arrow missed the target by a little.

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What does “target” mean in Malay?

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jih / jir

The related form jir is also used for this sense.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.