Bahasa Melayu

pelukan

Bahasa Melayu

English

embrace, hug

The act of holding someone closely with your arms in a warm or friendly way.

ڤلوكن

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Dia memberi pelukan kepada ibunya.

    He gave his mother a hug.

  2. Pelukan itu membuatnya berasa tenang.

    The embrace made him feel calm.

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What does “embrace” mean in Malay?

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pelukan

It is the noun for a hug or an embrace.

Word family

Common derived forms

memeluk
to hug; to embrace
peluk
to hug; to embrace; to hold
terpeluk
to be embraced; to hug something unintentionally

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.