Bahasa Melayu
pagut
English
to peck, to bite
Pagut means to peck or bite lightly, usually with a beak or small mouth movement.
ڤاڬوت
Examples
Contoh ayat
Ayam itu pagut biji jagung di lantai.
The chicken pecked at the corn kernels on the floor.
Burung kecil itu pagut makanan dari tangannya.
The small bird pecked the food from his hand.
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What does “to peck” mean in Malay?
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pagut
Often used for birds pecking lightly.
Word family
Common derived forms
- pagutan
- a peck; a bite
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