Bahasa Melayu
katung
English
float, drift, hover
To hang or move in the air or water without steady support, or to be left uncertain.
كتوڠ
Examples
Contoh ayat
Perahu kecil itu katung di atas ombak.
The small boat drifted on the waves.
Kami tidak mahu keputusan itu katung terlalu lama.
We do not want the decision to remain uncertain for too long.
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What does “float” mean in Malay?
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katung
It can mean to float or to remain uncertain.
Word family
Common derived forms
- terkatung
- adrift; left hanging; uncertain
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