Bahasa Melayu
melindungi
English
protect, shelter, defend
To keep someone or something safe from harm or danger.
مليندوڠي
Examples
Contoh ayat
Ibu melindungi anaknya daripada hujan.
The mother protected her child from the rain.
Topi itu melindungi wajahnya daripada panas matahari.
The hat protected his face from the hot sun.
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What does “protect” mean in Malay?
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melindungi
Melindungi is the common Malay verb for keeping someone or something safe.
Word family
Common derived forms
- lindung
- to protect; to conceal
- lindungan
- haven; refuge
- perlindungan
- protection
- selindung
- to hide; to conceal
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