Bahasa Melayu
menghinggapi
English
perch on, alight on, strike
To perch on something, or to land on it; it can also mean to strike or affect something.
مڠهيڠڬڤا
Examples
Contoh ayat
Burung itu menghinggapi dahan pokok di tepi jalan.
The bird perches on a tree branch by the road.
Debu halus menghinggapi meja selepas tingkap dibuka.
Fine dust settles on the table after the window is opened.
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What does “perch on” mean in Malay?
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menghinggapi
Used for a bird or something that lands on a surface.
Word family
Common derived forms
- hinggap
- perch; alight; strike; infect
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