Bahasa Melayu
melayap
English
fly low, skim
To fly low over a surface without rising high.
ملاياڤ
Examples
Contoh ayat
Burung itu melayap di atas permukaan air.
The bird flew low over the water surface.
Layang-layang itu melayap dekat bumbung rumah.
The kite skimmed low near the roof of the house.
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What does “fly low” mean in Malay?
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melayap
Used for moving just above a surface.
Word family
Common derived forms
- berlayapan
- to fly low; skim the surface
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