Bahasa Melayu

mendodoikan

Bahasa Melayu

English

to croon to sleep, to lull

To sing or hum softly to help someone fall asleep.

مندودويكن

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Ibu mendodoikan bayi itu dengan suara yang lembut.

    Mother crooned the baby to sleep in a soft voice.

  2. Nenek suka mendodoikan cucunya sebelum tidur.

    Grandmother likes to lull her grandchild to sleep before bedtime.

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What does “to croon to sleep” mean in Malay?

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mendodoikan

To sing softly to help someone sleep.

Word family

Common derived forms

dodoi
lullaby; to croon

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.