Bahasa Melayu
jimbit
English
carry in the hand, hold by the hand, carry lightly
To jimbit means to carry something in your hand, usually hanging down loosely.
جيمبيت
Examples
Contoh ayat
Ayah jimbit beg plastik itu keluar dari kedai.
Father carried the plastic bag in his hand out of the shop.
Dia jimbit payung kerana hujan sudah berhenti.
She held the umbrella in her hand because the rain had stopped.
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What does “carry in the hand” mean in Malay?
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jimbit
This sense refers to holding something loosely by hand.
Word family
Common derived forms
- menjimbit
- to carry in the hand
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