Bahasa Melayu

memegang

Bahasa Melayu

English

hold, manage, control

To hold something, or to manage or control something.

ممڬڠ

Examples

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  1. Dia memegang kotak itu dengan kedua-dua tangan.

    She holds the box with both hands.

  2. Syarikat itu memegang urusan pengedaran di kawasan ini.

    The company manages the distribution work in this area.

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What does “hold” mean in Malay?

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memegang

Often used for taking hold of something or controlling a task.

Word family

Common derived forms

berpegangan
holding one another; hand in hand
pegang
hold; grasp; grip
pegangan
grip; hold; handle

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.