Bahasa Melayu
menyongsong
English
go against, meet, welcome
Menyongsong means to go against something, to meet someone, or to welcome someone.
مڽوڠسوڠ
Examples
Contoh ayat
Nelayan itu menyongsong arus yang kuat dengan berhati-hati.
The fisherman went against the strong current carefully.
Murid-murid menyongsong ketibaan tetamu di pintu sekolah.
The students welcomed the guest at the school gate.
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What does “welcome” mean in Malay?
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menyongsong
Used when greeting or receiving someone.
Word family
Common derived forms
- bersongsong
- to move in opposite directions
- songsong
- opposite; reversed
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