Bahasa Melayu

lilitan

Bahasa Melayu

English

circumference

Lilitan is the measurement around the outside of a shape or object.

ليليتن

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Lilitan pinggangnya semakin kecil.

    His waist circumference is getting smaller.

  2. Guru itu mengukur lilitan tali dengan pita ukur.

    The teacher measured the rope's circumference with a measuring tape.

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What does “circumference” mean in Malay?

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circumference

It refers to the distance around something.

Word family

Common derived forms

lilit
intertwine; entwine; coil
melilitkan
to gird; encircle

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.