Bahasa Melayu
kepal
English
lump, clod, clump
A small mass of something, such as clay or cooked rice, pressed together in the hand.
كڤل
Examples
Contoh ayat
Dia membentuk kepal tanah liat dengan tangan.
He formed a lump of clay with his hand.
Nasi itu sudah menjadi kepal selepas dipicit bersama.
The rice had become a clump after being pressed together.
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What does “lump” mean in Malay?
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kepal
It means a small mass pressed together, like clay or rice.
Word family
Common derived forms
- mengepal
- to clench; to form into a lump
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