Bahasa Melayu
pejam
English
blinking, winking
Pejam refers to a closed eye or the act of blinking or winking in a quick repeated way.
ڤجام
Examples
Contoh ayat
Nenek menasihati saya supaya tidak terlalu banyak pejam di dalam bilik gelap.
Grandmother advised me not to blink too much in the dark room.
Dia memberi isyarat dengan pejam mata.
He gave a signal with a wink of the eye.
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What does “blinking” mean in Malay?
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pejam
In this sense, it refers to a quick closing and opening of the eyes.
Word family
Common derived forms
- memejamkan
- to close the eyes
- terpejam
- closed; shut
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