Bahasa Melayu

pegangan

Bahasa Melayu

English

grip, hold, handle

A grip, hold, handle, or guide used for support or control.

ڤڬاڠن

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Pegangan tangga itu licin selepas hujan.

    The stair handrail is slippery after the rain.

  2. Buku itu menjadi pegangan pelajar baharu.

    That book becomes a guide for new students.

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What does “grip” mean in Malay?

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pegangan

Used for a hold, handle, or guide.

Word family

Common derived forms

berpegangan
holding one another; hand in hand
memegang
to take hold of; to grasp; to hold
pegang
hold; grasp; grip

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.