Bahasa Melayu

menyembah

Bahasa Melayu

English

worship, salute, bow

To show worship or respect by bowing or honouring someone or something.

مڽمبه

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Mereka menyembah di hadapan altar itu.

    They worshipped in front of the altar.

  2. Askar itu menyembah kepada pegawai yang lalu.

    The soldier saluted the officer who was passing by.

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What does “worship” mean in Malay?

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menyembah

Used for showing religious devotion or respect.

Word family

Common derived forms

mempersembahkan
to dedicate; to inform respectfully; to present
penyembah
worshipper; idolater
penyembahan
veneration; idolization; worship
persembahan
presentation; tribute

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.