Bahasa Melayu

menyiku

Bahasa Melayu

English

elbow, nudge with the elbow

To push or touch someone lightly with the elbow.

مڽيكو

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Dia menyiku rakannya supaya melihat ke depan.

    He nudged his friend with his elbow so he would look ahead.

  2. Ibu menyiku adik dengan lembut ketika dia bercakap terlalu kuat.

    Mother gently nudged her younger child with her elbow when he spoke too loudly.

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menyiku

Used for giving a light elbow push or signal.

Word family

Common derived forms

sesiku
set square; right angle
siku
elbow

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.