Bahasa Melayu
lengas
English
humid, moist, clammy
Something that is lengas feels slightly wet and sticky because of moisture in the air or on the surface.
لڠاس
Examples
Contoh ayat
Pagi itu udara lengas selepas hujan renyai.
The air was humid that morning after a light rain.
Tapak tangan Amir menjadi lengas kerana terlalu lama memegang gelas ais.
Amir's palms became clammy because he held a glass of ice for too long.
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What does “humid” mean in Malay?
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lengas
Use lengas for air that feels moist and sticky.
Word family
Common derived forms
- berlengas
- to feel clammy
- kelengasan
- clamminess; humidity
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