Bahasa Melayu
kempit
English
water jar, earthenware jar
a large earthenware container carried under the arm for holding water.
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Examples
Contoh ayat
Ibu menyimpan air di dalam kempit.
Mother kept water in the earthenware jar.
Kempit itu diangkat dengan hati-hati kerana berat.
The earthenware jar was lifted carefully because it was heavy.
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What does “earthenware jar” mean in Malay?
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kempit
Here, kempit refers to a large clay water jar.
Word family
Common derived forms
- sempit
- narrow; cramped
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