Bahasa Melayu
kempun
English
pinched, tight
pressed in or made tight, especially because something does not fit well.
كمڤون
Examples
Contoh ayat
Skirt itu kempun pada bahagian pinggang.
The skirt was tight at the waist.
Sarung tangan itu terasa kempun di jarinya.
The gloves felt tight on his fingers.
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What does “tight” mean in Malay?
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kempun
Kempun describes something pressed tight or too close.
Word family
Common derived forms
- kempunan
- to crave; to be disappointed
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