Bahasa Melayu

long

Bahasa Melayu

English

desire, want, long for

To wish strongly for something or to feel that you want it.

لوڠ

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Dia long akan rumah yang lebih selesa.

    He longed for a more comfortable house.

  2. Ramai orang long akan hidup yang aman.

    Many people long for a peaceful life.

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This entry is for wanting or yearning for something.

Word family

Common derived forms

longan
a fruit with a sweet taste which looks like lychee
longkah
easily peeled off or separated, especially flesh from the seed

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.