Bahasa Melayu

mengesap

Bahasa Melayu

English

to blot, blot up

Mengesap means to absorb liquid with a cloth, paper, or similar material.

مڠسڤ

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Dia mengesap air yang tumpah dengan tisu.

    He blotted up the spilled water with tissue.

  2. Ibu mengesap dakwat pada kertas itu.

    Mother blotted the ink on the paper.

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mengesap

This verb is used for soaking up liquid or ink.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.