Bahasa Melayu
memangku
English
to cradle, to deputise, to act as
Memangku means to hold something on the lap or to act in place of someone in a job or office.
ممڠكو
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Ibu memangku adiknya sambil menunggu bas.
Mother cradled her younger sibling while waiting for the bus.
Penolong itu memangku tugas ketua sementara ketua bercuti.
The assistant acted as the head while the head was on leave.
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memangku
It is used when someone acts in another person's place.
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