Bahasa Melayu

kelip

Bahasa Melayu

English

blink, twinkle

To blink or shine briefly in small flashes.

كليڤ

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Mata anak itu kelip apabila terkena habuk.

    The child's eyes blinked when dust got in them.

  2. Lampu di tepi jalan kelip sepanjang malam.

    The street-side lights twinkled all night.

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What does “blink” mean in Malay?

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kelip

This word can refer to the eyes or to lights twinkling.

Word family

Common derived forms

berkelip
to blink; to flicker; to twinkle
sekelip
a while

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.