Bahasa Melayu

kenyir

Bahasa Melayu

English

to long for, to desire, to want very much

To feel a strong wish or longing for something.

كڽير

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Dia kenyir akan makanan kampung yang dimasak ibunya.

    He longed for the village food cooked by his mother.

  2. Anak itu kenyir hendak pulang lebih awal.

    The child really wanted to go home early.

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kenyir

Expresses a strong desire or longing.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.