Bahasa Melayu

jirai

Bahasa Melayu

English

strip, small quantity, little bit

A jirai is a narrow strip or a small amount of something.

جيراي

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Potong kain itu menjadi sejirai kecil.

    Cut the cloth into a small strip.

  2. Ibu hanya menambah sejirai garam ke dalam sup.

    Mother only added a small amount of salt to the soup.

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What does “small quantity” mean in Malay?

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sejirai / jirai

It can refer to a small strip or a small amount.

Word family

Common derived forms

sejirai
strip , small quantity

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.