Bahasa Melayu
penyengat
English
wasp, hornet
A flying insect that can sting painfully and often builds a nest.
ڤڽڠت
Examples
Contoh ayat
Seekor penyengat masuk ke dalam bilik.
A wasp came into the room.
Kanak-kanak itu lari apabila nampak penyengat di pokok.
The children ran away when they saw a wasp in the tree.
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What does “wasp” mean in Malay?
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penyengat
A stinging flying insect.
Word family
Common derived forms
- menyengat
- to sting; to prick
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