Bahasa Melayu

lempang

Bahasa Melayu

English

slap, smack, hit

To hit someone or something with the hand in a sharp, quick way.

لمڤڠ

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Dia lempang penjahat itu selepas lelaki itu menolak ibunya.

    He slapped the criminal after the man pushed his mother.

  2. Budak itu hampir lempang meja kerana marah.

    The boy nearly hit the table because he was angry.

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What does “slap” mean in Malay?

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lempang

Used for a quick hit with the hand.

Word family

Common derived forms

selempang
a sash worn over one shoulder

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.