Bahasa Melayu

menyilih

Bahasa Melayu

English

alternate, replace, provide a replacement

To take turns or to give a substitute for something that is missing.

مڽيليه

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Kedua-dua jururawat itu menyilih tugas menjaga pesakit.

    The two nurses alternated in looking after the patient.

  2. Sekolah itu menyilih guru yang bercuti dengan guru sementara.

    The school replaced the teacher on leave with a temporary teacher.

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What does “replace” mean in Malay?

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menyilih

This form can mean to provide a replacement or take turns.

Word family

Common derived forms

bersilih
to alternate; to change with something else; to replace
silih
alternation; replacement

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.