Bahasa Melayu

kulimpapat

Bahasa Melayu

English

firefly

a small insect that gives off light at night.

كوليمڤاڤت

Examples

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  1. Kami melihat kulimpapat berkelip di tepi sawah.

    We saw fireflies blinking at the edge of the paddy field.

  2. Kanak-kanak suka menangkap kulimpapat pada waktu malam.

    Children like to catch fireflies at night.

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What does “firefly” mean in Malay?

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kulimpapat

A small glowing insect seen at night.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.