Bahasa Melayu
menyimpang
English
deviate, swerve, diverge
To move or turn away from a straight, normal, or expected direction.
مڽيمڤڠ
Examples
Contoh ayat
Jalan itu menyimpang sedikit dari laluan biasa.
The road deviates slightly from the usual route.
Pendapatnya menyimpang daripada isi perbincangan.
His opinion diverges from the discussion topic.
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menyimpang
This verb means to move away from the usual direction or course.
Word family
Common derived forms
- simpang
- junction; crossing
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