Bahasa Melayu

payung

Bahasa Melayu

English

umbrella, shelter, patron

A payung is an object used to cover from rain or sun, or a person or thing that gives protection or support.

ڤايوڠ

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Dia membuka payung kerana hujan mula turun.

    He opened an umbrella because it started to rain.

  2. Rumah itu menjadi payung kepada keluarga yang kehilangan tempat tinggal.

    That home became a shelter for the family that lost their place to live.

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What does “umbrella” mean in Malay?

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payung

Also used figuratively for shelter or protection.

Word family

Common derived forms

berpayung
to use or carry an umbrella
memayungi
to cover with an umbrella; to protect; to shelter

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.