Bahasa Melayu

peraka

Bahasa Melayu

English

hold, grasp, keep

Peraka means to hold or keep something in your hand.

ڤراكا

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Dia peraka buku itu dengan kemas.

    He held the book firmly.

  2. Anak kecil itu peraka tangan ibunya ketika melintas.

    The small child held his mother's hand while crossing.

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What does “hold” mean in Malay?

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peraka

Core meaning: grasp or keep in hand.

Word family

Common derived forms

memakai
to wear; to use

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.