Bahasa Melayu
paut
English
cling, hold on to
To cling to something or hold on tightly.
ڤاوت
Examples
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Kanak-kanak itu paut pada lengan ibunya.
The child clung to his mother’s arm.
Dia paut pada tepi meja supaya tidak jatuh.
He held on to the edge of the table so he would not fall.
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paut
This is the root form behind memaut.
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