Bahasa Melayu
layang
English
swallow
A small bird that flies swiftly, often seen near houses and open spaces.
لايڠ
Examples
Contoh ayat
Burung layang itu terbang laju melintasi sawah.
The swallow flew quickly across the paddy field.
Saya nampak burung layang di bawah bumbung rumah.
I saw a swallow under the house roof.
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layang
Used for the bird.
Word family
Common derived forms
- melayang
- to fly; to soar; to drift; to float
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