Bahasa Melayu
lencongan
English
deviation, detour, diversion
A route or movement that goes away from the main or original direction.
لنچوڠن
Examples
Contoh ayat
Kami mengambil lencongan untuk mengelak kesesakan di bandar.
We took a detour to avoid traffic in the city.
Jalan sementara itu menjadi lencongan bagi penduduk kampung.
The temporary road became a diversion for the villagers.
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What does “detour” mean in Malay?
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lencongan
Common meaning: a diversion from the main route.
Word family
Common derived forms
- lencong
- to veer, swerve, or change direction
- melencongkan
- to divert or make something deviate
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