Bahasa Melayu

layang

Bahasa Melayu

English

float, drift, soar

To move lightly through the air or on water, or to drift away.

لايڠ

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Daun kering itu layang di atas air.

    The dry leaf floated on the water.

  2. Layang-layang itu layang tinggi di langit.

    The kite soared high in the sky.

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What does “float” mean in Malay?

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layang

Used for something moving lightly in air or on water.

Word family

Common derived forms

melayang
to fly; to soar; to drift; to float
terlayang
floating; flying

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.