Bahasa Melayu

lintah

Bahasa Melayu

English

leech

A small worm-like creature that sucks blood.

لينته

Examples

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  1. Lipan kecil itu melekat pada kaki selepas mereka masuk ke hutan.

    A small leech stuck to the leg after they entered the forest.

  2. Dia menjerit apabila melihat lintah di tepi parit.

    She screamed when she saw a leech by the ditch.

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lintah

It is a blood-sucking creature.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.