Bahasa Melayu
melayang
English
fly, soar, float
To move through the air or drift lightly in space or water.
ملايڠ
Examples
Contoh ayat
Bola itu melayang keluar dari padang.
The ball flew out of the field.
Perahu kecil itu melayang perlahan di sungai.
The small boat drifted slowly on the river.
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What does “fly” mean in Malay?
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melayang
Used for movement through the air or drifting lightly.
Word family
Common derived forms
- layang
- to wander for thought; to float in air; to perish; to slice; fly; to glide
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