Bahasa Melayu
kelenggara
English
cherish, care for
Kelenggara means to cherish or care for someone or something lovingly.
كليڠڬارا
Examples
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Ibu selalu kelenggara anaknya dengan penuh kasih sayang.
Mother always cherished her child with full affection.
Mereka kelenggara pokok bunga di halaman itu.
They cared for the flowering plants in the yard.
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What does “cherish” mean in Malay?
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kelenggara
This sense is about caring for someone or something with affection.
Word family
Common derived forms
- selenggara
- maintain; keep in good condition; manage; take care
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