Bahasa Melayu
mangku
English
to support on the lap, to act for, to hold a position
Mangku means to hold something on the lap, or to act in a position temporarily or officially.
مڠكو
Examples
Contoh ayat
Ibu memangku adik yang sedang tidur.
Mother held the younger sibling on her lap while they slept.
Beliau memangku jawatan itu selama dua bulan.
He held that position for two months.
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What does “to act for” mean in Malay?
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memangku
Also used for holding someone on the lap or holding a post temporarily.
Word family
Common derived forms
- memangku
- to hold on the lap; to act for; to occupy a position
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