Bahasa Melayu

labuh

Bahasa Melayu

English

trailing, too long

Labuh describes something that hangs down or is longer than normal.

لابوه

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Kain pakaian seragam itu terlalu labuh.

    The uniform skirt was too long.

  2. Tirai yang labuh menutup tingkap dengan kemas.

    The long curtain covered the window neatly.

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What does “trailing” mean in Malay?

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labuh

Often used for clothes that hang too long.

Word family

Common derived forms

melabuh
to put down an anchor; to moor
melabuhkan
to make longer; to lower

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.