Bahasa Melayu

lelai

Bahasa Melayu

English

droop, sag, bend down

To hang or tilt downward instead of standing straight.

ليلاي

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Daun itu mulai lelai setelah tidak disiram.

    The leaves began to droop after not being watered.

  2. Bendera kecil itu lelai kerana angin berhenti bertiup.

    The small flag sagged because the wind stopped blowing.

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What does “droop” mean in Malay?

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lelai

A common equivalent is used for something hanging or bending down loosely.

Word family

Common derived forms

berlela
to act or behave conceitedly and arrogantly
lela
beautiful
melelakan
to gesture; to swagger

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.